How to pass value to a control file in sql loader

Hello
please want to know if i can pass a value to a control file?
I have a table which i will populate using a control file but there is a field in the table which i will pass the date of the file.
how can i archive this
Thanks
Edited by: kama021 on Apr 18, 2012 3:49 AM

The content of the control file must be made dynamically to include desired value.
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Edited by: sb92075 on Apr 18, 2012 6:34 AM

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