Can one execute dynamic SQL from Forms?

Q

Can one execute dynamic SQL from Forms?

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A

Yes, use the FORMS_DDL built-in or call the DBMS_SQL database package from Forms. Eg:

FORMS_DDL('INSERT INTO X VALUES (' || col_list || ')');

Just note that FORMS_DDL will force an implicit COMMIT and may de-synchronize the Oracle Forms COMMIT mechanism.

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