Re: psql expanded auto

Bruce Momjian <bruce@momjian.us>

From: Bruce Momjian <bruce@momjian.us>
To: Peter Eisentraut <peter_e@gmx.net>
Cc: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org
Date: 2011-03-11T03:28:01Z
Lists: pgsql-hackers
I have added a link to this on the TODO list:

	Add "auto" expanded mode that outputs in expanded format if "wrapped"
	mode can't wrap the output to the screen width
	
	    * Re: psql wrapped format default for backslash-d commands
	    * http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2010-12/msg01638.php 

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Peter Eisentraut wrote:
> I have often found myself wanting that psql automatically switch between
> normal and \x mode depending on the width of the output.  Would others
> find this useful?
> 
> Attached is a crude demo patch.  Enable with \pset expanded auto.
> 

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