Connor, So create directory can be used instead of the utl_file_dir initialization parameter and can still be used with the utl_file package? That's my only worry, as the docs lead me to believe that I need to replace the use of utl_file with BFILEs
Once I have "created a directory", it remains available across database shutdown and startup? Rachel --- Connor McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a) its dynamic (so bounce needed) > b) its more granular - you can grant read/readwrite > etc > > hth > connor > > --- Rachel Carmichael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Okay, I'll admit I know nothing about the create > > directory command and > > am off to read the fine manuals as soon as I hit > > send on this.... > > > > my developer sent me an email saying "do you know of > > this new feature > > create_directory? it is recommended to use > > create_directory instead of > > utl_file_dir" > > > > First, she's not in, I can't ask her WHO recommended > > it. But I will. > > Second, I think she meant create directory, without > > the underscore. > > > > Basically what we are doing is reading an orders > > table and generating a > > flat file to be shipped to the fulfillment center. > > This will be done > > via a PL/SQL procedure which will be called at > > regularly scheduled > > times. > > > > Why would I want/need to use create directory > > instead of utl_file? The > > database will go live in 9.2.0.1 > > > > Any advice is welcome! > > > > Rachel > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs > > http://www.hotjobs.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). > > ===== > Connor McDonald > http://www.oracledba.co.uk > http://www.oaktable.net > > "Remember amateurs built the ark - Professionals built the Titanic" > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Everything you'll ever need on one web page > from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts > http://uk.my.yahoo.com > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: =?iso-8859-1?q?Connor=20McDonald?= > 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!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.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).
