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From Richard Huxton
Subject Re: dblink / plpgsql - definition list cheats for record
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In response to dblink / plpgsql - definition list cheats for record returning functions?  (Matthew Peter <survivedsushi@yahoo.com>)
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Matthew Peter wrote:
> Is there any way to use CREATE TYPE or an VIEW/TABLE defintion list instead of
> manually defining it?

Yes, just define your function as returning that type rather than
RECORD. That way the calling context will know what to expect.

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   Richard Huxton
   Archonet Ltd

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