Re: What is the meaning of # and $ characters in database object names?

Mike wrote:
> Just wondering what the meaning is of $ and # signs in database
> object names. Whats in the name right, you can call an object what
> you want, but what is the reason that certain SYS objects and
> certain application schema objects have been given names like EMP#,
> CATALOG$ by the developers.
>
>
>

I'm not sure about the '#' signs, but typically, the '$' sign means that this is a system table or view. It's a warning sign not to touch the object....don't drop it, don't modify it, etc.

HTH,
Brian

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