Why is my PostgreSQL view definition incomplete when querying pg_views, and how can I retrieve the full code?

Incomplete Information from Query on pg_views

When querying the pg_views system table to retrieve the code for a view, you may encounter instances where the retrieved definition is incomplete, showing only a portion of the code followed by (...). This behavior can occur when the view's code exceeds a certain length.

To ensure that you retrieve the complete definition of a view, you can adjust the Query tool options within the GUI. In pgAdmin III, follow these steps:

1. Go to "Query" and click on "Options."
2. Under the "Query" tab, locate the "Maximum number of rows to fetch" field.
3. Increase the value in this field to a number that exceeds the expected length of the view's definition.
4. Click "OK" to save your changes and execute the query again.

By increasing the "Maximum number of rows to fetch," you are instructing the query tool to fetch more rows from the pg_views table, which should allow you to retrieve the complete definition of your view.

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