> Using Postgresql 7.2.3 ...
>
> In order to search using indexes I need to split a composite field
> into its components and return it as rows...
<-SNIP->
> any ideas for creating my fictional "split" function? I don't mind if
> the solution is head-slapping-ly simple. I'm too close to the problem
> and can't seem to figure it out!
>
> CG
Take a look at contrib/fulltextindex/README.fti folder in the source
dist.
This should do exactly what you need.
Ryan