postgresql: cannot rename table

hi folks,

I just wanna do a simple rename command alter table "customUsers_teachsubject" rename to subject_teachers; Strangely, the statement did not complete because it timed out.

any takers?

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asked 10 May '11, 03:54

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This happens when your table is so large that it takes longer than the statement_timeout to complete.

How large is your table?

(10 May '11, 04:11) David L ♦♦

@david, my table is empty.

(10 May '11, 04:16) amateur

Then that is very weird. Are you still able to drop and recreate the table with the new name?

(10 May '11, 04:22) David L ♦♦

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