IIRC, there is a flag for import "destroy=y" to do what you want. This is
very dangerous and you should research all the implications before trying
it. If you don't have the docs, try http://technet.oracle.com and read up
on the import options.
Scott Shafer
San Antonio, TX
210-581-6217
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:46 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: Exp Imp Overwirte posiible or not?
>
> Hi All,
> I want to import data from a user dump file but when i import data, i
> want
> to overwrite the existing data . Normally imp utility append data to
> existing rows. Requirement of application is such that we need to
> overwrite existing data without dropping objects and its dependent
> objects. Is it possible with exp , imp utilities or i have to delete data
> first and then import using imp utility.
> Is there any other possibility...
> Environment Oracle8i, Windows NT4
> TIA
>
> Azhar Siddiq
>
--
Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com
--
Author:
INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051
San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists
--------------------------------------------------------------------
To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message
to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in
the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L
(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may
also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
