But why would you want to? If you export using the 7.3.3 database using the 7.3.3 export utility you should be able to import it into your 8.1.7 database using the 8.1.7 import utility. It's backward compatible. You just can't go the other way (import an 8.1.7 export to 7.3.3). Jay Miller
-----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 8:58 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Hi! Can I export a 7.3.3 database with a 8.1.7 export utility? Theoretically it should work. EXP-00008: ORACLE error 942 encountered ORA-00942: Tabelle oder View nicht vorhanden EXP-00024: Export views not installed, please notify your DBA EXP-00000: Export terminated unsuccessfully But why am I getting these error messges? What scripts need to be run to solve this problem? This is 7.3.3 / 8.1.7 on Win NT. Thanks, Helmut -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Miller, Jay 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).