SAVING BINARY-FILES IN O

MA>I have to save files containing binary data in an ORACLE field, using embedded L
MA>(C - Language). Later, I want to get the data back from ORACLE and rebuild MA>the original file.

MA>But how to do it ?? Do I need a LONG RAW type ??

Long raw is the way to go if your text won't fit in a long field (which it probably
won't).

There are definite restrictions as to how you can manipulate it; but for storing and
retrieving, as in an SCCS, you should be OK.

hth

jh

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