> hi all, i have a table with an int8 column.
> my PHP script should update a row with the new values in the form.
> it works fine if i put a number in the field but gives this error if left
> blank:
>
> Warning: pg_exec() query failed: ERROR: Bad int8 external representation "" in
> /home/httpd/htdocs/forms/manage/update_profile.php on line 140
>
> how can i get around this..
Ummm...don't leave it blank???
> oh and what is the best datatype to use for a 10 digit phone number?.
I'd use a varchar...
Chris