Oracle SQL Plus software vs. PL/SQL Developer software

I am taking a class the used the SQL Plus to perform all the exercises in the book. Will I have any problem using the PL/SQL developer software that I currently use?
thank you in advance for any help offered on this thread..

You may encounter difficulties if your course covers functionality provodided by SQL*Plus that are not available in PL/SQL Developer, however, generally speaking most things that can be done in SQL*Plus can also be done in PL/SQL Developer or SQL Developer or Toad.
That said when it comes to learning Oracle it's far better to stick with SQL*Plus and a text editor as it will force you to learn the syntax yourself rather than relying on your tool of choice.

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Oracle SQL Developer 3.2, SQL*Plus COLUMN FORMAT bug

SQL*Plus command COLUMN truncates output result in SQL Developer.
Script in Worksheet:
column nn format 999
select level nn from dual connect by level<=10;The Run Script (F5) result contains only 8 lines in Script Output window:
NN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Changing column alias:
select level nn2 from dual connect by level<=10NN2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 rows selected
The output can contain no data for more formatted columns.
===============================================================
About
Oracle SQL Developer 3.2.09
Version 3.2.09
Build MAIN-09.30
Copyright © 2005, 2012 Oracle. All Rights Reserved.
IDE Version: 11.1.1.4.37.59.48
Product ID: oracle.sqldeveloper
Product Version: 11.2.0.09.30
Version
Component     Version
=========     =======
Java(TM) Platform     1.7.0_02
Oracle IDE     3.2.09.30
Versioning Support     3.2.09.30

sqldeveloper64-3.2.09.30-no-jre.zip.
My jdk now is 1.7.07 x64, Windows 7 x64.
C:\Java\jdk17\bin>java -version
java version "1.7.0_07"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_07-b11)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.3-b01, mixed mode)
Gary Graham wrote:Also, I don't understand what you mean by
The output can contain no data for more formatted columns.
Sript:
col owner format a10
col table_name format a20
col column_name format a20
col comments format a50
select
   row_number() over(order by column_name) r11,
   count(*) over() c11,
   owner ow,
   table_name tn,
   column_name cn,
   comments co
from all_col_comments t
where owner='SYS' and table_name='INDEX_STATS';
select
   row_number() over(order by column_name) r,
   count(*) over() c,
   owner,
   table_name,
   column_name,
   comments
from all_col_comments t
where owner='SYS' and table_name='INDEX_STATS';
select 1 from dual;
prompt abcThe output truncated after headers of second queryR11 C11 OW                             TN                             CN                             CO
1 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BLKS_GETS_PER_ACCESS           Expected number of consistent mode block gets per row. This assumes that a row chosen at random from the table is being searched for using the index
2 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BLOCKS                         blocks allocated to the segment
3 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BR_BLKS                        number of branch blocks in the b-tree
4 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BR_BLK_LEN                     useable space in a branch block
5 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BR_ROWS                        number of branch rows
6 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BR_ROWS_LEN                    sum of the lengths of all the branch blocks in the b-tree
7 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    BTREE_SPACE                    total space currently allocated in the b-tree
8 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    DEL_LF_ROWS                    number of deleted leaf rows in the index
9 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    DEL_LF_ROWS_LEN                total length of all deleted rows in the index
10 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    DISTINCT_KEYS                  number of distinct keys in the index
11 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    HEIGHT                         height of the b-tree
12 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    LF_BLKS                        number of leaf blocks in the b-tree
13 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    LF_BLK_LEN                     useable space in a leaf block
14 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    LF_ROWS                        number of leaf rows (values in the index)
15 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    LF_ROWS_LEN                    sum of the lengths of all the leaf rows
16 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    MOST_REPEATED_KEY              how many times the most repeated key is repeated
17 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    NAME                           name of the index
18 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    OPT_CMPR_COUNT                 optimal prefix compression count for the index
19 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    OPT_CMPR_PCTSAVE               percentage storage saving expected from optimal prefix compression
20 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    PARTITION_NAME                 name of the index partition, if partitioned
21 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    PCT_USED                       percent of space allocated in the b-tree that is being used
22 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    PRE_ROWS                       number of prefix rows (values in the index)
23 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    PRE_ROWS_LEN                   sum of lengths of all prefix rows
24 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    ROWS_PER_KEY                   average number of rows per distinct key
25 25 SYS                            INDEX_STATS                    USED_SPACE                     total space that is currently being used in the b-tree
25 rows selected
R C OWNER      TABLE_NAME           COLUMN_NAME          COMMENTS
- - ---------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Is it possible to query software inventory report for Oracle SQL developer installation?

Hi all
My company requires to generate a report of all kinds of Oracle database access tool. I can find Toad installation from Add/Remove Program and therefore can query for Toad.
However, Oracle SQL developer is using Java. I cannot see an entry for Oracle SQL developer from Add/Remove Program. Is there a way to query inventory for Oracle SQL developer installation?
Thanks a lot.
Regards
Lic

You might be able to use software inventory to report on the version of sqldeveloper.exe.
As the app looks like just a zip you extract to a custom location that might be one method.

Oracle SQL Developer 1.0 is easy to install and use, and is portable

I have tried the latest version of Oracle SQL Developer 1.0 and would like to share my experience of using it.
Installation of Oracle SQL Developer 1.0
Download from
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/sql/index.html?_template
Unzip the Oracle SQL Developer for Windows (55.8 MB) to C:\sqldeveloper (103MB)
Advantages: The unzip folder can be your removable disk and you can access Oracle
anywhere provided that there is an Internet connection to Oracle Server.
Unzip sqldeveloper-1557.zip to C:\ with folder name;
double-click on sqldeveloper.exe in c:\sqldeveloper
Click on [No]
Tick all check boxes
Click on [OK]
Right-click on Connections, New
Database Connection…
Enter User name: SCOTT
Password: TIGER
Hostname: 127.0.0.1 (or IP of your Oracle Server on the Internet)
SID: orcl
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Enter User name: sys
Password: ora10g_manager_password
Hostname: 127.0.0.1
SID: orcl
Select Role: SYSDBA
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Right-click on Tables, Create Table
Click on [Add Column]
Select Type: NUMBER for COLUMN2
Click on [OK]
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Click on TABLE1, click on “Data” tab
Click on the “Green Plus” icon to insert record
Click on “Commit Changes” icon
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Have you noticed that there's a forum dedicated to SQL Developer?
C.

Unable to connect to Oracle Database using Oracle Sql developer 2.1.1.64

Hi Everyone,
I am searching for some help regarding my problem with Oracle connectivity. I have installed Oracle 11g release 2 on my Windows XP Professional Laptop. For a few days after installation i could connect to the Oracle database with the SYSTEM account using Oracle SQL developer ( installed on the same Laptop) but now i am unable to do so.It gives me this annoying message:
An error was encountered performing the required operation Got a minus one from read call .Vendor code 0
However i am able to connect using Sql Plus by supplying the username SYSTEM and the corresponding password.
My TNSNAMES .ora file is as follows:
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(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST =localhost)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
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(SERVICE_NAME = ORACLE)
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(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
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(GLOBAL_DBNAME = Oracle)
(ORACLE_HOME = D:\app\product\11.2.0\dbhome_1)
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(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC1521))
(DESCRIPTION =
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(PRESENTATION = GIOP)
(SESSION = RAW)
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SQLNET.AUTHENTICATION_SERVICES= (NTS)
NAMES.DIRECTORY_PATH= (TNSNAMES, EZCONNECT)
I am new to Oracle and so i need someone in this forum who can help me resolve this problem. Also i even tried connecting to the database using Toad 10.5.0.41. It give me the following error:
ORA 12537 : TNS Connection closed
Thanks for your patience and help in advance.
---Prashant

Hello Irian and Sue,
I can connect to the Oracle database using SQL Plus. Now when i TNSPING ORACLE from command line i get the following message :
Used parameter files:
D:\app\product\11.2.0\dbhome_1\network\admin\sqlnet.ora
Used TNSNAMES adapter to resolve the alias
Attempting to contact (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST =localhost
*)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVER = DEDICATED) (SERVICE_NAME = ORACLE)))*
TNS-12537: TNS:connection closed
Thanks for your response to my initial post.Do u have any other methods to resolve this?

How to compare two schemas in Oracle sql developer

Hello,
I need to compare both the data and schemas details (columns etc) between two schemas on different databases (connections).
What is the easiest and most efficient way to do this? Hopefully in Oracle Sql Developer or Sql Plus?
Thanks.

In SQL Developer go to Tools -> Schema Diff !
in SQL* Plus you will need to write PL/SQL for this.
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How to create a counter using Oracle SQL Developer?

Is there any way to create a counter using Oracle SQL Developer to create the below scenario. Meaning it will recorded down the name of user and ID and time and the date they login.
Library portal home statistics shows how many users (outside and within the campus) visit the library portal.
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monthly (statistics displayed by all days in the selected month)
daily (statistics displayed by all hours in the selected day)

I'm giving here one basic post - hope this will solve your problem --
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SQL>
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Copyright (c) 1982, 2002, Oracle Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Oracle SQL Developer is out

If you haven't been paying attention to early adopters of Project Raptor there it is - production release of Oracle SQL Developer, outstanding database development tool. It works very well with XE and if you're somehow reluctant to web interface or too ascetic sqlplus, you shall certainly like it. Very useful and at no charge.
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http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/database/sql_developer/index.html

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IO Error 17002 in Oracle SQL Developer

Hi,
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Oracle, you need more senoir developers!

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Can i run all the SQL And PL/SQL in Oracle SQL Developer?

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Is it possible to run all the the procedres and functions in that editor
is there any limitation for that ,can i run all the things that we can run on the SQL Plus
if anybody knows please let me know
thanks & regards

Interesting way of putting it.
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Most of the time, these things are just shells that pass the SQL and PL/SQL requests to the appropriate engine (database) which will run the command.
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How can I run the sqlplus command inside of ORACLE SQL DEVELOPER?
Whe I try to run show SGA command , I get "SQLPLUs command skipped"

jung1975,
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Under the "Tools" menu, there is a "SQL*Plus" item.
However, you need to have access to the "SQL*Plus" executable.
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Oracle SQL developer tool vs toad

Hi - I am trying to do a feature comparison on these 2 tools and am not very familiar with them could someone please tell me if Oracle SQL developer tool has these features:
Project Manager
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Chart Designer
Toad Report Wizard
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Data Transformation and Cleansing
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* PL/SQL Developer
* Navigator
* SQL/Developer
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Best regards,
Matt
Best regards,
Matt

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SQLDeveloper, of course :>
Kind of a biased answer, with this being a SQLDeveloper forum... but the cost, active forum, and cross-platform capability win the argument for me.
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Getting the schema using Oracle SQL Developer 1.5.1

I need to generate a report in CSV/XLS format using Oracle SQL Developer 1.5.1 to get the schema details
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Table Space Name: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Structure :
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Xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Newbie blues: Oracle Sql Developer showing different data from Sqlplus.

Newbie blues: Oracle Sql Developer showing different data from Sqlplus.
First of all; it would be difficult to know less about Oracle than myself.
I just installed a recent copy of the server and am running SQl Developer 3.2.20.10.
I made a small test table , borrowed some pl sql code to add rows, then wrote code to delete some rows. Lots of fun.
In SQL Developer “Select * from t1;” now shows 7 records, which seems right.
I wanted other views of the data and so logged in from the command line using SQLPlus.
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No fun ! What am I not understanding here ?

5e33d18c-3b32-48d4-82a7-676feeaa97c9 wrote:
Newbie blues: Oracle Sql Developer showing different data from Sqlplus.
First of all; it would be difficult to know less about Oracle than myself.
I just installed a recent copy of the server and am running SQl Developer 3.2.20.10.
I made a small test table , borrowed some pl sql code to add rows, then wrote code to delete some rows. Lots of fun.
In SQL Developer “Select * from t1;” now shows 7 records, which seems right.
I wanted other views of the data and so logged in from the command line using SQLPlus.
The same code here shows the table prior to the delete, with 600 plus rows. Needless to say I’ve logged out and back in again, with no changes.
No fun ! What am I not understanding here ?
Others sessions never see uncommitted data
> then wrote code to delete some rows. Lots of fun.
did you ever actually issue COMMIT so other session can see the changed data?

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