Re: problem with UTL_FILE.FILE OPEN

Dan -

I've previously used the * to define utl_file_dir with no problems. According to the documentation:

"The parameter specification UTL_FILE_DIR = * has a special meaning. This entry turns off directory access checking, and it makes any directory accessible to the UTL_FILE functions."

I'm wondering if the directory location in the procedure or package is entered correctly OR the filename is invalid for the operating system. I've had that problem when trying to dynamically name a file.

Regards,

David A. Barbour
Oracle Database Administrator
Formerly with the now defunct and bankrupt ConnectSouth

"Dasko, Dan" wrote:
>
> I thought that a directory had to be specified by name in initora. I don't
> think you can specify a wildcard or a higher level directory. I could be
> wrong.
>
> Dan
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> Oracle817 on AIX. (64 bit)
> We have defined in initora file UTL_FILE_DIR=*
> When we start function UTL_FILE.FOPEN it raises exception INVALID_PATH.
> Everything is set and available (permissions are 777).
> Do you have any idea what's wrong?
>
> TIA,
> Sonja
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