Re: plsql programmatic alternative to desc <table_name>

Mark wrote:

> I want forms constructed dynamically from table defenitions. Is there a
> programmatic alternative to SQL*Plus desc command.
> For starters I want field lengths to constrain form input.
>
> If possible I would also like to find out column names so I can dynamically
> create the entire form given a table name. Being able to index the columns
> by number is very useful in this area (is it possible?).
>
> Many thanks,
> Mark

Are you familiar with the datablock wizard?

Are you familiar with the block and item properties that relate to the questions you are asking?

It appears not but perhaps because I am misreading your posting.

But what you mean by "index the columns by numbering" is beyond my ability to translate.

Daniel Morgan Received on Mon May 20 2002 - 11:02:54 CDT