What is Temp.DBF?

In my Oracle/Oradata/XE folder are control.dbf, sysaux.dbf, system.dbf undo.dbf and users.dbf.
However, there is also a 'Temp.dbf' at around 17 GB (the others range from 6 to 400 MB in size).
All have the same system modified date.
Anyone know what this is? I can't find any reference to it.
thanks

Perhaps there is data in Temp.dbf as regards this?It shouldn't, but you have to be sure that Temp.dbf is part of temporary tablespace. You can do
SQL> select * from dba_temp_files;and check that your file is there. ThenSQL> select count(*) from dba_segments
  2  where tablespace_name='<TABLESPACE NAME you got in above query>';You should get zero. Then you can create another temporary tablespace with size you want, define it as default temporary tablespace, and drop the actual one, for example
SQL> create temporary tablespace temp1 tempfile
  2  '<path of new tempfile>' size 1000M;
SQL> alter database default temporary tablespace temp1;
SQL> drop tablespace temp including contents and datafiles;To drop the actual tablespace you may need to wait until nobody is using it.
Edited by: Paul M. on Aug 26, 2009 10:17 AM

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    Gamma is a tougher one. I have a special viewing target that I bring up in Photoshop (Lab based to prevent any possible conversions). When viewed in Photoshop at full magnification, it helps me to set the gamma, which affects mostly the midtone density. On my LCD, I found )again by trial and error) that 2.0 gave me the best tonal distribution. My old CRT worked best at 1.8 gamma, and other LCDs sometimes work best at other gamma settings, such as 2.2.
    The above settings work beautifully given my equipment, my viewing levels, ambient working conditions, etc. My monitor to print match is excellent from both a color and tonal range standpoint. Hope that helps clarify my thinking and approach.
    Lou

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