16 The SQL Package

connect-if-exists

Variable

Summary

The default value for the if-exists keyword of the connect function.

Package

sql

Initial Value

:error

Description

The variable*connect-if-exists* is the default value for the if-exists keyword of the connect function. It can take the following values:

:new: Instructsconnect to make a new connection even if connections to the same database already exist.
:warn-new: Instructsconnect to make a new connection but warn about existing connections.
:error: Instructsconnect to make a new connection but signal an error for existing connections.
:warn-old: Instructsconnect to select an old connection if one exists (and warns) or make a new one.
:old: Instructsconnect to select an old connection if one exists or make a new one.

See also

connect