hi all i am new to MS Access database (mdb's). i want to know how to get count of tables in mdb(MS Access) file.. we use select * from tab in oracle, but this doesn't work with access. if anyone know..plz reply ASAP Shirish Khapre, SE Rolta India Ltd. Off Ph No. (+91) (022) 8326666,8262222,8300568 Ext'n 2730 Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Shirish Khapre 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).