Hello, Is it possible to check for the existence of a table within PL/pgSQL? Would select count(*) from pg_class where relname='name' and reltype='0' be the answer to this question? -- Paul McGarry mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Systems Integrator http://www.opentec.com.au Opentec Pty Ltd http://www.iebusiness.com.au 6 Lyon Park Road Phone: (02) 9878 1744 North Ryde NSW 2113 Fax: (02) 9878 1755