title: Convert a view to a table in PostgreSQL
body: <p>I have a view <code>view_a</code> in my database on which several other views depend (<code>view_b</code>, <code>view_c</code>, etc.)</p>
  
  <p>I need to convert <code>view_a</code> into a table, because I no longer want the information in this relation to be dynamic and I need the capability to edit rows manually.</p>
  
  <p>Can I replace <code>view_a</code> with a table without doing a <code>DROP CASCADE</code> and redefining all views that reference <code>view_a</code>?</p>
  
  <p>Clarification: I want <code>view_b</code> and <code>view_c</code> to continue to reference <code>view_a</code> (now a table).  I want to replace a view with a table, not have a table in addition to a view.</p>