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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: force the use of a particular index
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In response to force the use of a particular index  (Scott Cain <cain@cshl.org>)
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Scott Cain <cain@cshl.org> writes:
> So, the question is, is there a way I can force the query planner to use
> the index I want it to use?

No (and I don't think there should be).  Given that it *can* generate
the plan you want, this is clearly an estimation failure.  What is the
index it does use?  Would you show us EXPLAIN ANALYZE results when
using each index?

            regards, tom lane

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