Running sql from a text item

Hi.
I build record groups that display information for the user. These record groups are built on custom SQL that the user can add themselves. As this is open to errors I want to add a "Check Syntax" button.
All it needs to do is run the query that the user types in and ensure it runs successfully and the required columns are in place. The entire SQL statement is held within a text item.
If it errors i want to notify the user of the error that sql would produce,
Any ideas on the best way to acheive this?
Thanks

i think with Dynamic SQL u can do this
Set the query of Text item in a string and execute it using Dynamic query
Execute immediate syntax
Any error comes in Dynamic query return it to user
Baig,
http://baigsorcl.blogspot.com

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