Sets the parameter setting_name to new_value, and returns that value. If is_local is true, the new value will only apply during the current transaction. If you want the new value to apply for the rest of the current session, use false instead. This function corresponds to the SQL command SET.
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setting_name to new_value, and returns that value. If is_local is true, the new value will only apply during the current transaction. If you want the new value to apply for the rest of the current session, use false instead. This function corresponds to the SQL command SET.set_config ( setting_name text, new_value text, is_local boolean ) → text → textSets the parameter
setting_name to new_value, and returns that value. If is_local is true, the new value will only apply during the current transaction. If you want the new value to apply for the rest of the current session, use false instead. This function corresponds to the SQL command SET.{"inputs":[{"file":"functions-admin.html","kind":"same-version-reviewed-manual","locale":"en","sha256":"885561d57facd49c33b44a50e320a002197d700d118784cc87d6410efadbd1f6","version":"18.7"},{"file":"functions-admin.html","kind":"same-version-reviewed-manual","locale":"zh-Hans","sha256":"830e894d29fec30b7c350c915fcaed4a63b24d57f2c96150bf25fa07fb43849c","version":"18.7"}],"release":"18.7","runtime_remeasured":false,"source_revision":"pgdoc:b9f0e7232f60f380d642ac9b99226606c254b552"}Full definition and evidence JSON
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