Re: Like problem

Richard Huxton <dev(at)archonet(dot)com> writes:
> Campbell, Lance wrote:
>> WARNING: nonstandard use of escape in a string literal
>> LINE 1: ...ct c1 from t1 where c1 like '%abc\_%';

> Either indicate you are using an escaped string: LIKE E'%abc\_%'

Actually that's wrong, what he'd need is LIKE E'%abc\\_%'
(or omit the E and ignore the warning).

Alternatively, set standard_conforming_strings to TRUE and write
LIKE '%abc\_%' ... but beware that that might break other parts
of your app that are expecting backslash to be special.

> Or, change the escape character: LIKE '%abcQ_%' ESCAPE 'Q'

Yeah, this might be the easiest localized solution.

regards, tom lane