What is the output statement in PostgreSQL

[ashokakr]

Hi all

[CODE=sql]
declare
cnt integer;
begin
cnt=5;
dbms_output.put _line(cnt);
end;
[/CODE]

This is my sample procedure, no return type.
when i execute this procedure it shows that
"Syntax error at or near 'dbms_output'"

can any one help me in this problem by giving the correct syntax for the
output statement.

[michaelb]

In a function you can use RAISE NOTICE for tracing,
see Errors and Messages and Control structures for details.