If you're on 8i+ you can use java to get the value. hth connor
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi , > I want to use a unix shell variable value in > PL/SQL. > Is it possible,if yes then how..give example. > > for e.g at unix prompt : export inp_val=2000 > > > Thanks > Manoj. > ===== Connor McDonald http://www.oracledba.co.uk http://www.oaktable.net "Some days you're the pigeon, some days you're the statue" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: =?iso-8859-1?q?Connor=20McDonald?= 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).