Re: psql SET/RESET/SHOW tab completion

On Sat, Aug 13, 2005 at 11:39:59AM -0400, Tom Lane wrote:
> Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us> writes:
> > I am wondering if is worth managing which items should be displayed or
> > not, and if we should just give up and display them all. The GUC system
> > is just too dynamic.
>
> Not sure. I count 98 GUC variables currently listed in tab-complete.c,
> and 162 rows in pg_settings. So listing them all would be a pretty
> sizable increase (65%) in what's already an unwieldy list. I would
> prefer to see some thought given to removing useless entries ... eg,
> I doubt anyone needs tab completion for "trace_notify" or "wal_debug".
>
> However, if you favor a "no thought required" approach, listing 'em
> all is certainly the path of least resistance. I'm just dubious that
> that maximizes the usefulness of tab completion.

What about going the route of tcsh (and I'm sure others) where ^D shows
you what your options are for tab-completion? This makes it much easier
to find the option you're looking for.
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