The syntax of Oracle8i and Oracle7 commands are different. After importing
(maybe into your own table with synonym system.help on it) you can add
column version and later use both help information (and even compare them
:-).
> dbagirl_at_my-deja.com writes:
>
> Would it be dangerous to export the HELP table from 7.3 and then
> import it in 8i? :)
>
> > In version 8 and up, the help command nolonger contains SQL or PLSQL
> > information. It only covers sqlplus commands. You might try the SQL
> > Language Reference manual.
> >
> > Hope that helps!
> >
> > > Using Oracle 8i, with the HELP table filled via the default script
> > > (helpins):
> > >
> > > SQL> help select
> > > SP2-0172: No HELP available.
> > >
> > > And yet:
> > >
> > > SQL> help accept
> > >
> > > ACCEPT
> > > ------
> > >
> > > [snip]
> > >
> > > How do I get the SQL help loaded, like we used to have with Oracle7?
> > >
> > > --
> > > The wheel is turning but the hamster is dead.
> > > Craig Kelley -- kellcrai_at_isu.edu
> > > http://www.isu.edu/~kellcrai finger ink@inconnu.isu.edu for PGP block
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
>
> --
> The wheel is turning but the hamster is dead.
> Craig Kelley -- kellcrai_at_isu.edu
> http://www.isu.edu/~kellcrai finger ink@inconnu.isu.edu for PGP block
Received on Wed Mar 22 2000 - 00:00:00 CST
