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First of all, you should log in as oracle and try to create a text file under
your destination. If not, please check the os permission.
DBi1067305 wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I'm trying to use the utl_file package in Oracle 7.3 to read a flat file
> (UNIX). I've updated the init.ora file to include the parameter utl_file_dir
> which specifies the accessible directory path (as described in the
> documentation). However, the function in utl_file still returns an error for
> invalid path. I can't seem to find the problem and would welcome any
> suggestions on what to look for.
>
> Please reply to maestro_98_at_hotmail.com.
>
> Thanks,
> Devyani
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Best Regards,
Reid Lai
Oracle 7.3 Certified DBA (OCP)
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