Kevin, Yes but does it work with data in the column?, I do not have 9i set up yet. If it works as you describe with data in the column it will really help with the multi million row tables that "they" want to rename a column after a release of a new lotto game. thanks, for the test and update. Ron ROR mª¿ªm
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/22/02 10:38AM >>> Summary: it works! SQL> SELECT * FROM v$version; BANNER ---------------------------------------------------------------- Oracle9i Enterprise Edition Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production PL/SQL Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production CORE 9.2.0.1.0 Production TNS for Solaris: Version 9.2.0.1.0 - Production NLSRTL Version 9.2.0.1.0 - Production SQL> create table test_table (wrong_name VARCHAR2(40)); Table created. SQL> alter table test_table rename column wrong_name to right_name; Table altered. SQL> desc test_table; Name Null? Type ----------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------- RIGHT_NAME VARCHAR2(40) SQL> Kevin Toepke [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ The information in this electronic mail message is Trilegiant Confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this Internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. Trilegiant Corporation is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Toepke, Kevin M 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Ron Rogers 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).
