Re: Selecting Next X Values From Dual

Gary Chambers wrote:
>
> All...
>
> Is there a method by which I can select the next x values from a
> sequence from dual? I've searched Google and OraFAQs.com, but I can't
> seem to make any hits on my search request. TIA
>
> Gary Chambers
>
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Gary,

    You do not have to use dual.    

    select myseq.nexval
    from dictionary
    where rownum < x + 1

can return the x next values for a fairly high value of x.

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