Re: Question About Datatypes

From: Jeon, Kyong Hun <khjeon_at_ktnet.co.kr>
Date: 1997/08/05
Message-ID: <33E6894C.70E1845D@ktnet.co.kr>#1/1

Dianne Siebold wrote:

> I am using the Oracle Server for Workgroups trial version and I have a
> few
> questions about datatypes in Oracle:
>
> 1. Is there the equivalent of the SQL Server bit field (true/false)?
> If
> not, how is this field type handled?
>

No, but why don't you try to use a character field?In my opinnion, it can be a solution.

> 2. What is the data type for storing an image? I would like to take
> bitmaps and store them in the database. Also, are there any known
> problems
> doing this?
>

Use LONG RAW data type.LONG RAW data type has some restrictions, but you can insert, update or something with that.

> TIA for any assistance.

Jeon, Kyong Hun
Email : khjeon_at_ktnet.co.kr Received on Tue Aug 05 1997 - 00:00:00 CDT