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RE: utl_file_dir vs create directory

From: Robertson Lee - lerobe <lerobe_at_acxiom.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 06:13:39 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.004BC836.20020822061339@fatcity.com>


Damn,

it isn't "CREATE_DIRECTORY" at all, it is without the underscore

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Sent: 22 August 2002 14:04
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Cc: 'wisernet100_at_YAHOO.COM'

This is VERY limited but from what I remember she is correct and it is "CREATE_DIRECTORY". Is the file you are writing out a BFILE or an external table. I think that is when you use this option.

Oh hell, I'm going to RTFM to find this out as well.

Lee

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-----Original Message-----
Sent: 22 August 2002 13:59
To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L

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



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