Re: Frustrated SQL Plus user

Hi Diz,
[Quoted] relax...SqlPlus is not designed, really, for serious programming with any real [Quoted] debugging features, so you need to use something like PL/Sql developer, or T.O.A.D. or SqlNavigator ( last 2 are from www.quests.com ) - however, do not overlook the 'list' command in SqlPLus...

With this you can recall the last submitted Sql code, and by using the c/oldvalue/newvalue construct in conjunction with the line number to edit it [Quoted] while it stays in the buffer...

Read the SqlPlus manual and you may find it more useful than it first appears...

[Quoted] Hope it helps,

dizzy <dizzy73_at_connix.com> wrote:

>Hi All
> I've waited as long as possible to post here because I figured I must
>be missing something, however after reading the documentation, searching
>the archives of this list and searching online I've come to the
>conclusion that SQL plus is too arcane for my use.
>
>The problem
>
>Im running personal Oracle 8.05 which apparently dosnt have sql
>worksheet which Im accustomed to.
>I don't like the fact that the past commands are not saved in a buffer
>no use of the left arrow to modify a previous statement
>
>I think its insane to have to retype a command I previously typed while
>in a session. Or have to copy and paste
>The "tools" on the toolbar seem useless. I even find the documentation
>for sql + insane.
>"the semi colon is optional..." Well its either a semi colon or type
>run after issuing the statement!
>Im used to sql worksheet where I can execute the statement by pressing
>ctrl+l
>
>Im looking for an simple editor/worksheet that will do the above. Is
>that too much to ask? Is there such a program?
>
>Thanks for any pointers
>
>rob

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