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Re: Question about utl_file

From: Reid Lai <reidlai_at_pacific.net.hk>
Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 20:38:23 +0800
Message-ID: <3751313F.1A35D2E3@pacific.net.hk>


First of all, you should log in as oracle and try to create a text file under your destination. If not, please check the os permission.

DBi1067305 wrote:

> Hi.
>
> I'm trying to use the utl_file package in Oracle 7.3 to read a flat file
> (UNIX). I've updated the init.ora file to include the parameter utl_file_dir
> which specifies the accessible directory path (as described in the
> documentation). However, the function in utl_file still returns an error for
> invalid path. I can't seem to find the problem and would welcome any
> suggestions on what to look for.
>
> Please reply to maestro_98_at_hotmail.com.
>
> Thanks,
> Devyani

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Best Regards,

Reid Lai
Oracle 7.3 Certified DBA (OCP)



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