Re: Frustrated SQL Plus user

TOAD is what you want. Buy it. It's worth every penny. My opinion.

Control-<Enter> (in toad) will execute the command your sitting on which is cool.

You can't go wrong with Toad. Sql-plus can still be nice if you just want quick.

Ken.

"dizzy" <dizzy73_at_connix.com> wrote in message news:393A6B94.200DCF99_at_connix.com...
> 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
Received on Mon Jun 05 2000 - 00:00:00 CEST