Contents

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

1 Introducing SQL*Plus

Overview

Basic Concepts

Installing SQL*Plus

2 Using SQL*Plus

Using the Command Line Interface

Using the Graphical User Interface

Using the SQL*Plus Application Window

Using the Mouse Buttons to Copy SQL Commands in the Application Window

Using the Command Keys

Using the SQL*Plus Menus

Setting Options and Values, Using the Environment Dialog Box

3 Operating System-Specific References

Access to Sample Tables

Automatic Login

TIMING Command

Interpreting Error Messages

Setting Up Your SQL*Plus Environment

Sending Results to a File

@, @@, and START Commands

EXIT Command

HOST Command

SET NEWPAGE Command

PRODUCT_USER_PROFILE Table

A Customizing Operating System Parameters

Using the Registry

SQLPATH Parameter Description

Index