Re: 'substring' a LONG column

From: Sybrand Bakker <postbus_at_sybrandb.demon.nl>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 22:43:30 +0200
Message-ID: <tqi1r444fgvf12@news.demon.nl>

"Richelle Hutchinson" <rihutchin_at_columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:u37q7.55438$Iq4.29737501_at_typhoon.columbus.rr.com...
> Does anyone know how to 'substring' a LONG field? We need to obtain the
> first 80 characters and the substring function won't work. Changing this
> column to a LOB datatype on the database is not an option at this time.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Richelle Hutchinson
>
>

Apart from writing a pro*c program, there are no other options. So regrettably, you are stuck.

Could you please refrain from excessive crossposting next time. I have deleted the irrelevant groups from my reply in order to save bandwith.

Regards,

Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA Received on Wed Sep 19 2001 - 15:43:30 CDT