Problem using DBMS_SQL in a form

Question

hi,
I am trying to write a procedure which get an input string containing a SQL statement (a SELECT), executes it, fetches the rows and writes them into a Excel sheet. I found this article http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/appdev.102/b14258/d_sql.htm describing how to use DBMS_SQL package. My goal is to parse my query and store result in an array (using DEFINE_ARRAY).
I put theese two lines
(declare c number;)
c := dbms_sql.open_cursor;
dbms_sql.parse(c,p_query,dbms_sql.native); (p_query is my input string containing SQL)
But when I compile my program unit I get an error looking like that: "implementation restriction: DBMS_SQL.NATIVE: unable to access a remote package variable or cursor".
Where is the error? should I set something to access the package, or is it not possible to use it inside a form?

Answer 1

W1zard is correct. Switch to Exec_SQL. Oracle does not support Forms using DBMS_SQL.
Now... please explain why you are not using a dynamic record group. It is SOOO much easier!
And if you want to look at some code using both methods, Exec_SQL and dynamic record group, you can download my "Quick Access" dynamic utility form, here:   Oracle Forms Utilities