RE: Optimizer not using index on raw column

Yes, the problem is that you're doing an implicit conversion. If you use HEXTORAW() it should solve the problem.  

Try:  

select * from tab1 wnere raw_column = hextoraw('value');  

Hope that helps,  

-Mark  

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Harvinder Singh Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 2:12 PM To: oracle-l
Subject: Optimizer not using index on raw column

Hi,  

We have an unique index on raw(16) column but whenever we issue a query on this table optimizer is doing fullscan and not using the index but when I force index it works fine:

Select * from tab1 where raw_column = 'value';  

Is this expected behavior that when we refer RAW columns in query that Optimizer not use the index?  

Thanks

--Harvinder
 

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