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From Alain
Subject Tip ?
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Msg-id 429371EA.30502@pobox.com
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In response to Re: could not devise a query plan  (Szűcs Gábor <surrano@gmail.com>)
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> TIP 9: the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your
>      joining column's datatypes do not match

it looks very important, but I cannot understand it. Sound as a small 
and easy mistake that can make things go sour...

Can someone explain it please?

thanks,
Alain


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