well if an index already exists that satisifies the requirements of the primary key when you add the constraint, Oracle will use the existing index/
So I'd create the table, create the index and then add the primary key constraint. --- Marin Dimitrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi, > > how do I specify that the index created for the primary key of the > table is > reverse key index? > > the manuals say "You cannot rebuild a normal index as a reverse key > index" > although I successfully executed "alter index SYS_C004026 rebuild > reverse;" > and if I later use the "Create Like..." option of DBA Studio, the SQL > for > the new index looks like "CREATE UNIQUE INDEX....LOGGING REVERSE" > > I also tried playing with the PRIMARY KEY USING INDEX clause of > CREATE TABLE > with no success > > any hints? > > thanx, > > Marin > > ---- > "...what you brought from your past, is of no use in your present. > When > you must choose a new path, do not bring old experiences with you. > Those who strike out afresh, but who attempt to retain a little of > the > old life, end up torn apart by their own memories. " > > > > > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: Marin Dimitrov > 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). __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Rachel Carmichael 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).
