Run Proc Async

Is it possible to run a stored procedure asynchronously? I need to have one procedure (or external app) start a stored procedure but regain control immediately. I need the second procedure to continue running in the background.

If I use EXECUTE from SQL*Plus, I have to wait until the procedure ends before I can continue. Same thing if I call the procedure from a PL/SQL block. Does anyone know a way around this?

Thanks

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Mark Wagoner
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