Hi , I read one of solution to andreas problem of how to set autocommit off but my problem still persists. I am basically writing a function in plpgsql language which performs a number of update and insert statements but on a failing condition it rollbacks inorder to maintain integrity in the database. I have tried using the following code : create function abc() returns char as' begin .... begin work; insert into mytable values(1); // pseudo code if (conditions fails) then rollback work; end work; ... .. end; ' language 'plpgsql'; But this code fails miserably by not executing without errors since autocommit is on.Moreover I could not find ~/.psqlrc (or /etc/psqlrc). I am using Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Postgres 7.1.2. I badly in need of help as my deadline closes by to submit my project. Hope u would consider this as SOS call from ur friend. Waiting in anticipation of early reply, Regards, Advid Parmar New Delhi, India ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html