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Long data tye 2
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listener22
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Isn't there a way to convert a long to a varchar2, assuming
the long isn't over 32k or whatever the current limit is? You could
then convert the varchar2 to a number. Jim
oracle, vb
the long isn't over 32k or whatever the current limit is? You could
then convert the varchar2 to a number. Jim
oracle, vb
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Jim's right, as long as your LONG column contains less than 32k of information, you could select the LONG column in to a VARCHAR2 variable (of 32767 length) in PL/SQL and then perform an INSTR function on the VARCHAR2 column, searching for your to_char(NUMBER) column value. Nasty problem!
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bcouse
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bcouse
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