"Is it safe to use "select max(table1_id) from table1" after the insert?"
Yes it is safe, but ONLY if you use it inside a transaction.(BEGIN/COMMIT). BR. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mixo Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 9:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SQL] Last insert id I have three tables which are related a serial field, table1_id, in on of the tables. Updating the tables is done through a transaction. My problem is, once I have insert a row in the first tables with table1_id, I need for the other two tables. How can I get this? Is it safe to use "select max(table1_id) from table1" after the insert? ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html
