| Name: | BIT VARYING | Family: | Datatype |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranges: | 1 byte to 8*256 MB | Maps To: | VARBIT |
| Description: | Binary data | ||
The BIT VARYING type is mapped internally to the VARBIT type. The VARBIT type allows you to store large pieces of binary information. You must set the maximum length in bits; if you set the maximum length to a value over 262,136 (32,767 bytes), the limit is ignored and defaults to 8*256 MB.