Using .sql files in OWB Process flow

Hi,
Is it possible to use the .sql files in Process flow and schedule them?
If so,can you please let me know the procedure.
Thanks for your help and hoping to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Vinay

Process flow is not a scheduler, to schedule, you will have to run the process flow from a scheduler system, such as the one in Oracle Enterprise manager.
You can run an sql file from a batch file (or a shell file, if you are on unix), and then call the batch file from an external activity in the process flow.
Regards:
Igor

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