Re: Pro*C using Lda_Def pointer

A copy of this was sent to ajrobb1957_at_my-deja.com (if that email address didn't require changing) On Wed, 01 Dec 1999 11:06:20 GMT, you wrote:

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>> >I am using an API to a back-end Oracle 8.0.4 database (Arbor/BP).
>> >I can get a pointer to Lda_Def for the API's connection.
>> >
>> >Please, does anyone know how I can use this pointer with Pro*C to
>> >manipulate data within a transaction before it is committed?
>>
>> If you have an application that connected via PRO*C,
>> you can convert that connection into a PRO*C connection (via sqllda)
>>
>> In you have an application that connected via OCI
>> -- you *cannot* convert that into a pro*c connection.
>>
>> how does the application get connected?
>
>Many thanks for your useful reply,
>it put a stop to hours of fruitless searching!
>
>The error messages indicate that the connection is via OCI.
>
>I assume that I can use OCI instead(?)
>

yes, since they have exposed the LDA (login data area) to you.

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Opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Oracle Corporation Received on Wed Dec 01 1999 - 07:43:40 CST