I'm trying to run a very long query and after trying it in various ways, it seems like there is a limit to the number of characters allowed in a query. If this is true, is it possible to increase the number of characters allowed. (the database is hosted at an ISP) I've tried -q and -f in the query, but it didnt help TIA Mark Dale --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php