manticoresoftware / manticoresoftware/manticoresearch

Possible to store binary data in sql_attr_string?

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Description

Is it correct to store binary values in sql_attr_string or is there another data type I missed? I don't need to index text search for the binary value.

Binary data like images / photos or zipped content.

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Research direction

The issue names sql_attr_string and binary values but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how sql_attr_string is defined and validated, then check existing documentation or tests for binary storage; done should be a documented supported type or a clear answer about the appropriate data type.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, sql
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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