Peter Eisentraut <pete...@gmx.net> writes: > Here is a first cut at a new hex bytea input and output format. Example: > ... > SET bytea_output_hex = true;
> Should the configuration parameter be a boolean or an enum, opening > possibilities for other formats? Enum. If we do this then it seems entirely fair that someone might want other settings someday. Also, it seems silly to pick a format partly on the grounds that it's expansible, and then not make the control GUC expansible. Perhaps SET bytea_output = [ hex | traditional ] regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers