Re: [SQL] Evaluate a variable

Luís Sousa wrote: > Hi, > > Is there anyway to evaluate a variable in plpgsql, like eval on PHP? > Suppose the example: > > my_var:=''some value!''; > a:=''my_var''; > b:= a; > > I already tried b:=EXECUTE a; without luck! Maybe stashing a SELECT in front? -- Alvaro Herrera

[SQL] Evaluate a variable

Hi, Is there anyway to evaluate a variable in plpgsql, like eval on PHP? Suppose the example: my_var:=''some value!''; a:=''my_var''; b:= a; I already tried b:=EXECUTE a; without luck! Best regards, Luís Sousa ---(end of broadcast)--- TIP 3: Ha