http://www.oracle-dba.com/backup/scripts/freespac.txt Use it as u please, edit, etc. its all yours. its a stored procedure, pretty straight forward, No i didnt give you an example of how to call it, make you think for your own a little bit, for those of you stuck, email me direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and i'll get an example out ot you, but at least try it on your own first :) Joe _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Joseph Testa INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).