*connect-if-exists*

The default value for the if-exists keyword of the connect function.

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The variable *connect-if-exists* is the default value for the if-exists keyword of the connect function. It can take the following values:

`:new`	Instructs connect to make a new connection even if connections to the same database already exist.
`:warn-new`	Instructs connect to make a new connection but warn about existing connections.
`:error`	Instructs connect to make a new connection but signal an error for existing connections.
`:warn-old`	Instructs connect to select an old connection if one exists (and warns) or make a new one.
`:old`	Instructs connect to select an old connection if one exists or make a new one.