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Article #25448: Length of Column Names in InterBase Tables

Problem:
I get the error "Name longer than database column size" 
if I try to add a column  with a name that is longer than 31 
characters.  Is there any way to change this limit,  or do I 
have to live with it?


Solution:
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Note: The information in this article applies to
            InterBase v5.x
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The length of a column name, and a table name, and the 
names of most metadata objects,  is limited to 31 characters.   
There is no supported way to change this.

Last Modified: 26-OCT-00