Kathy, This is probably not documented, but you can have multiple lines of UTL_FILE_DIR _anywhere_ as _long_as_ you bunch them all up without any gaps / lines inbetween them (in which case the last set overrides the previous ones). I have the following in a 7.3.4 Db, all at the end (and I bet that you are recognizing your favorite ERP system therein - Oops my version is showing :)
# # ******** VERY VERY IMPORTANT *********** # *** Keep ALL lines for UTL_FILE_DIR *** # *** together at the end of the file *** # *** Otherwise only the last set is *** # *** effective *** # ******** VERY VERY IMPORTANT *********** # utl_file_dir = /u001/app/smartdb/files/data/AR utl_file_dir = /u01/home/arftp/edi utl_file_dir = /u01/home/xxusc4xx utl_file_dir = /u009/app/XXXX/R10.7/xxloftware/loftware/error utl_file_dir = /u009/app/XXXX/R10.7/xxloftware/loftware/log utl_file_dir = /u009/app/XXXX/R10.7/xxloftware/loftware/processed utl_file_dir = /u009/app/XXXX/R10.7/xxloftware/loftware I believe you will have to either name specific directories or use a single '*' (the latter is _not_ a good idea!) John Kanagaraj Oracle Applications DBA DB Soft Inc Work : (408) 970 7002 Listen to great, commercial-free christian music 24x7x365 at http://www.klove.com ** The opinions and facts contained in this message are entirely mine and do not reflect those of my employer or customers ** I don't think it is possible for me to specify utl_file=/mymaindirectory/* in the init.ora and have files go into the subdirectories they need ot underneath. You would think you would be able to since you can specify *. Any takers on this one? Kathy Confidential This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are the property of Belkin Components and/or its affiliates, are confidential, and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: John Kanagaraj 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).
