Re: identiers > 18 characters possible??

>> > Is it possible to use identifiers longer than 18 characters in Informix >> > databases? >> >> Not in <=7.22 at any rate. System table constraints on tabname and colname > >Are later versions expected to allow more than 18 characters? Later versions are hoped to allow that. Though this is one of the most common entries in the Feature Request list (running neck-and-neck with a Linux port ;) the limitation is ingrained too deeply in the engine to change easily. More accurately, there are too many other requests which have a higher priority. Don't give up, though. ______________________________________________________ Clem Akins (aka clema@informix.com) Informix Software, Inc (Standard disclaimers apply) International Technical Support Last seen: Lunching with the Executives in Singapore