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Re: How does SQL*Plus's DESCRIBE command work internally?

From: Brian Peasland <oracle_dba_at_peasland.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:27:18 GMT
Message-ID: <3CC48036.D9A40B4E@peasland.com> 





> Take a look at the data dictionary views xxx_arguments.

> 

> I'm not sure if that is where DESCRIBE is going ... but it certainly could.




What's interesting is that if you set SQL_TRACE=true, then do a describe
on any object, you won't see any recursive SQL being generated on your
behalf.......




Cheers,


Brian
Received on Mon Apr 22 2002 - 16:27:18 CDT












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