On 3/31/06, Andrus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> In real application I have long expression instead of 123 and do'nt want > >> repeat this expression in HAVING clause. > > > > You have to repeat the expression. "AS" changes the output name, it > > can't be used either in the where clause or any other limiting factor > > like 'having': > > Doc about HAVING condition says: > > Each column referenced in condition must unambiguously reference a grouping > colum > > HAVING x> AVG(bar) unambiguously references to a grouping column x > > Is this bug ? It is very tedious to repeat same column expression in a > multiple times: one time in column expression, and n times in having clause.
But you're not referencing x, you're trying to use AVG(bar) in your expression. I assume it's this way because the standard says so.. one of the more knowledgable list members will be able to confirm/deny this. -- Postgresql & php tutorials http://www.designmagick.com/ ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster
