Oracle-L: Re: Rename Column in 9iR2

From: Keith Peterson <keithpson_at_YAHOO.COM>
Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 09:14:50 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00467DB0.20020522091450@fatcity.com>

wish this had come about 20 years ago, as it would have saved us approx. 2 man years of dev. time
(conservative estimate).

Considering all 9i enhancements... this feature should weigh in at well over 25%

Keith

Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 06:38:37 -0800
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Summary: it works!

SQL> SELECT * FROM v$version;

BANNER

Oracle9i Enterprise Edition Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production
PL/SQL Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production
CORE 9.2.0.1.0 Production
TNS for Solaris: Version 9.2.0.1.0 - Production NLSRTL Version 9.2.0.1.0 - Production

SQL> create table test_table (wrong_name VARCHAR2(40)); Table created.

SQL> alter table test_table rename column wrong_name to right_name;

Table altered.

SQL> desc test_table;

 Name                                      Null?

Type

--------
RIGHT_NAME VARCHAR2(40)

SQL> Kevin Toepke
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