At 21:02 +0100 3/1/02, Steve Rapaport wrote: >I need to change the variable ft_min_word_len, in mysql 4.0.1
It's a server variable, so you set it the same way as another other variable. Here's what's in my my.cnf file: [mysqld] set-variable= ft_min_word_len=3 > >The manual doesn't say how: > >Here's the closest it comes: > > >SHOW VARIABLES shows the values of some MySQL system variables. You can also >get this information using the mysqladmin variables command. If the default >values are unsuitable, you can set most of these variables using command-line >options when mysqld starts up. >See section 4.1.1 mysqld Command-line Options. > >(Apparently not this one, it's not mentioned in the link.) > >later in the page... > >ft_min_word_len The minimum length of the word to be included in a FULLTEXT >index. Note: FULLTEXT index have to be rebuilt after changing this variable. > >Again no mention of how it can be changed. > >Anyone know? I hope I don't have to rebuild the dist... >-steve You don't. You'll have to rebuild your FULLTEXT indices after restarting the server, of course. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
