Re: Using descriptor areas to insert

Andrew,

> I'm in the final stages of porting a large body of ESQL software from
> Informix to PostgreSQL (V8). The last few Informix-based functions
> involve Informix descriptor areas to insert rows into a table. I've
> sorted out the logic for using PostgreSQL descriptor areas for select
> statements. How do you go about using the PostgreSQL descriptor areas
> for insert statements? Is there another way to approach the problem of
> insert records into an arbitrary table using dynamic SQL?

Hmmm, I don't quite follow you, mostly because I'm *not* an Informix 
person.  Could you give an example?

Also, if you still have contact, Dave Cramer or Elein should be able to 
answer this question ...

-- 
--Josh

Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco