changing column from int4 to int8, what happens with indexes? - Mailing list pgsql-general

From David Teran
Subject changing column from int4 to int8, what happens with indexes?
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Msg-id 44F00930-5E2D-11D9-9812-000A95A6F0DC@cluster9.com
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Responses Re: changing column from int4 to int8, what happens with indexes?
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Hi,

well, i think the answer is simple 'it works' but i am not sure. When i
change the column type from int4 to int8, are the indexes still usable
or do i have to drop the indexes and create them again?

regards, David


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