Re: PL/pgSQL equivalent to PQtransactionStatus? - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Richard Huxton
Subject Re: PL/pgSQL equivalent to PQtransactionStatus?
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In response to Re: PL/pgSQL equivalent to PQtransactionStatus?  (Christophe <xof@thebuild.com>)
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Christophe wrote:
>
> On Jul 31, 2008, at 11:12 AM, Richard Huxton wrote:
>> A pl/pgsql function *always* executes within a transaction.
>
> Indeed so.  What I'm looking for is a way of detecting if a transaction
> block has been opened (i.e., we're within a BEGIN).

There is no difference between a transaction explicitly started with
BEGIN...COMMIT and one wrapping a single statement.

What were you planning to do differently if a BEGIN was issued?

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   Richard Huxton
   Archonet Ltd

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