Oh no! I was just kidding! OK how about this one: This will not work for columns, but let's say you need to have table names that exceed 30 characters but do not exceed 61 characters. If you don't mind a '.' in the name, then you can have table names like
EENY_MEENY_MINEY_MOE_CATCH.WHATEVER_BY_THE_TOE_YEEHAAA And all you have to do is create a database user for whatever is in front the dot. Now, you can have a 100% Dilbert approved database. > -----Original Message----- > Ofcourse, the suggestion to have an algo. translate the names > is a good > one, which is thought of and is the current > Decision. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Stephen Lee INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).