On Tue, May 8, 2012 07:28, Fred Parkinson wrote: > I am currently using postgresql version 9.1.3 > > In the past, when I ran psql and needed useful information provided by > commands like \h or \d, the information was presented on the screen and I > could proceed with further commands while viewing the information. > > Now I need to hit <shift>-q to get out of the \h or \d request, and the > information disappears from the screen as well. > > 2 questions: > 1. what was the problem presented by leaving the information up on the > screen, which is now solved by removing the information from the screen? > > 2. Is there way to tell psql NOT to clear the screen, so I can > subsequently view it while I work? > > Thanks. > > > Fred Parkinson > Application Programmer > Association of Bay Area Governments > 510-464-7931 >
Set the environment variable PAGER to solve this problem. I usually set it with the following command in my .bashrc file export PAGER='less -X' NOTE: That's an uppercase X after the Unix command "less." -- Timothy J. Bruce -- Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin
