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From Ludwig Lim
Subject Re: convert NULL into a value
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Msg-id 20021212040347.81662.qmail@web80305.mail.yahoo.com
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In response to convert NULL into a value  ("Jonathan Man" <jman@equityunderwriters.com.hk>)
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--- Jonathan Man <jman@equityunderwriters.com.hk>
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> Hi,
> 
> There is a function on the Oracle. That is
> NVL(field, 0) to convert null into a value (e.g. 
> ZERO). 
> 
> Can I use this function on the PostgreSQL??
> 
-- The equivalent function is PostgreSQL is 
SELECT COALESCE(field,0)


regards,

ludwig.

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