RE: PLEASE explain "page size" to Desperate Informix Newbie

> IS IT TRUE THAT A RECORD WILL EAT AN ENTIRE PAGE IF > IT IS GREATER THAN HALF THE SIZE OF THE PAGE???? Unless it contains some VARCHAR datatypes, yes. If the row size is less than the page size, the whole thing has to be able to fit on the same page. With a row size like that, and provided you've got OnLine, you should consider replacing at least some of the CHAR datatypes with VARCHAR. You would also find yourself storing a lot less blank space. akent@cix.compulink.co.uk (Andy Kent) ------------------------------------- 44 272 742815