Loading Native Varchar Data

Use the NATIVE VARCHAR parser option when the raw data consists primarily of CHAR or VARCHAR data. COPY performs the conversion to the actual table data types on the database server. This parser option is not supported with COPY LOCAL.

Using NATIVE VARCHAR does not provide the same efficiency as NATIVE. However, NATIVE VARCHAR precludes the need to use delimiters or to escape special characters, such as quotes, which can make working with client applications easier.

Batch data inserts performed through the Vertica ODBC and JDBC drivers automatically use the NATIVE VARCHAR format.