Re: LONGRAW actual data size

[Quoted] Unfortunately, I don't have a choice as to the type of column being used.

Are you referring to the oflng function for the piecewise fetch? If so, how [Quoted] would I know when to stop fetching?

Thanks,
Massis

"Jim Kennedy" <kennedy-down_with_spammers_at_attbi.com> wrote in message news:kAf5a.193182$be.179017_at_rwcrnsc53...
> Yes, use lobs. long raws are deprecated and you should not use them If
you
> insist on using them then no there is not any method. You must do a piece
> wise fetch.
> Jim
>
> --
> Replace part of the email address: kennedy-down_with_spammers_at_attbi.com
> with family. Remove the negative part, keep the minus sign. You can
figure
> it out.
> "Massis Isagholian" <massis_at_isagholian.com> wrote in message
> news:pda5a.43548$rq4.3557436_at_bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >
> > I need to determine the amount of buffer space to allocate for
> LONG/LONGRAW
> > columns using the OCI7 interface. From what I can tell, the actual size
> of
> > the data in LONGRAW columns are unknown until a fetch statement is
> executed.
> > Is there a way to obtain the actual size of LONGRAW data then allocate
and
> > bind the buffer prior to a fetch?
> >
> > Thank you for your help.
> >
> > Massis
> >
> >
> >
>
>
Received on Fri Feb 21 2003 - 07:18:45 CET