Rather than increase the sort area size for everyone I need to alter the sort area size for the session but how do I do this for the session over the database link? Any help is appreciated, Dave Turner -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ And you thought James Bond's watch was cool... http://www.tellme.com Call 1-800-555-TELL for stocks, sports, news...& much more! -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: David Turner 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).