Hello List, could someone please tell me how does cost based optimizer compute cardinality for each step in the explain plan? Is there a general formula which is independed on a particular version (I mean 8.0 and upward) ? Thanks in advance, Ed -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Shevtsov, Eduard 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).