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Re: PL/SQL Function Calls

From: Mladen Gogala <gogala_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:48:44 GMT
Message-Id: <pan.2005.06.07.00.48.44.406880@sbcglobal.net>


On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 12:23:39 +0100, Bullseye wrote:

> HI
>
> from within a PL/SQL procedure, is it possible to call another
> procedure whose name is passed in as an argument (IE not known until
> run time).

Oracle's procedures are "compiled" and stored in the database in their "compiled" form. Oracle determines execution path as a part of compilation. How would Oracle determine execution path if not all elements are known? That is the answer to your question.

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Received on Mon Jun 06 2005 - 19:48:44 CDT

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