SHOW SQL - Language Statements SHOW Shows run-time parameters for session 1999-07-20 SHOW keyword 1998-09-24 Inputs keyword Refer to for more information on available variables. 1998-09-24 Outputs NOTICE: variable is value Message returned if successful. NOTICE: Unrecognized variable value Message returned if variable does not exist. NOTICE: Time zone is unknown If the TZ or PGTZ environment variable is not set. 1998-09-24 Description SHOW will display the current setting of a run-time parameter during a session. These variables can be set using the SET statement, and can be restored to the default values using the RESET statement. Parameters and values are case-insensitive. 1998-09-24 Notes See also and to manipulate variable values. Usage Show the current DateStyle setting: SHOW DateStyle; NOTICE: DateStyle is ISO with US (NonEuropean) conventions Show the current genetic optimizer (geqo) setting: SHOW GEQO; NOTICE: GEQO is ON beginning with 11 relations Compatibility 1998-09-24 SQL92 There is no SHOW defined in SQL92.