Lester Caine wrote:

> Because of the much more complex arrangement of relations over 'simpler'
> database engines, a quick 'change name' will probably not be possible
> any time soon, and could lead to other problems, which the long winded
> route at least allows the chance to correct before the data is messed up
> completely ;)

Being used to the OO way of thinking, I'd suggest this kind of problem
to be solved by storing references to named items (tables, indices,
columns, ...) to be stored as references to object id:s internally. The
name of an item would then just simply be an attribute of that item.

Names would only be used when parsing SQL. Internally object id:s would
be used.

I realize it would probably require major changes in Firebird though...
Just thought I'd mention it.

Kjell
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