HK wrote:
> hi all,
> i am using postgreSQL 7.1.3 and i am new to postgres.
>
> i have 2 queries
>
> Query 1:
> =========
> I used the following commands to add pl/pgsql language to the
> database.
>
> 1) create function plpgsql_call_handler() returns opaque as
> '/usr/lib/pgsql/plpgsql.so' language 'c';
>
> 2) create language 'plpgsql' handler plpgsql_call_handler lancompiler
> 'pl/pgsql';
>
> I am able to execute stored procedures. But sometimes i get this
> message.
>
> ERROR: fmgr_info: cache lookup for language 1952725 failed
>
> After which i have to drop the database and create again.
>
> Can anybody tell me why this happens and the remedy.
>
> Query 2:
> ========
> Inside a stored procedure i am using 'now' for a datetime value.
> Wat happens is when the stored procedure is loaded, the 'now' is
> initialised and afterwards whenever i use this procedure, the same
> value is being inserted.
> Is my understanding correct and am i going wrong somewhere.
>
> the procedure i am using is
>
> create function login (int2) returns int2 as '
> DECLARE
> arguserid alias for $1;
>
> begin
> insert into useraccounting (userid, logintime) values
> (arguserid, 'now');
>
> return 0;
> end;
> ' language 'plpgsql';
>
> Help me.
>
> --
> regards,
> hari
>
Not mush idea of Query 1 (I always use the createlang script and haven't had a problem)
Query 2:
use now() or CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
Or, to get different times within a transaction: timeofday()
hth,
- Stuart
