Re: Problem with numeric and operators

DaVinci wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> I have a problem with data type 'numeric'. If I have a field of type
> 'numeric' (in this case 'foo') and execute next query:
>
> select * from table_example where foo > 2.45
>
> I get error:
>
> ERROR: Unable to identify an operator '>' for types 'numeric' and 'flo
>at8'
> You will have to retype this query using an explicit cast
>
> What is the meaning of this? Is it a bug? What am I doing wrong?...

There is not yet an automatic type conversion for such cases.

Add an explicit cast to your query:

select * from table_example where foo > CAST (2.45 AS NUMERIC(12,2))

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