Subject Optional parameter in a select statement
Author m_formigoni
Hi,

I have a table with the following fields:

IdLog integer not null PK,
User char(15) not null

Have also 1 index:
ix_User (User)

I'm trying to do a select where I can get the log records from a
specific User, or records of all user if '-1' is passed in the parameter.

I'm using the following select statement:
select * from LogTable
where ( (:User = cast('-1' as char(15))) or (User = :User))

It works but the plan I'm receiving from IBExperts is always NATURAL,
how can I write the same code IN ONE STATEMENT (without an IF) and use
the correct index?