PL/SQL Functions dialog: Arguments tab

Use this dialog to define arguments for PL/SQL functions that are registered.

You can register PL/SQL functions that have been defined in the database, using SQL commands.

For more information, see:

"Why do you need PL/SQL functions?"

Functions tab

Use this tab to display the "PL/SQL Functions dialog: Functions tab".

Functions

This list displays a Oracle-supplied PL/SQL functions and user-defined PL/SQL functions that have already been registered for use with Discoverer Administrator.

Arguments

This displays a list of arguments defined for the function currently selected in the Functions list.

New

Use this button to create a new argument. A default argument name is generated and fields are initialized with default values. You can then edit the default values to configure the new argument as required.

Delete

Use this button to delete the currently selected argument. The argument is removed from the Arguments list.

Move Up/Move Down

Use these buttons to rearrange the arguments in the Arguments list. This is useful if an argument is out of place ordinally, or if the function itself has been modified and you need to update the function definition.

Name

Use this field to enter the argument name. When you add an argument, a default name is created by Discoverer Administrator.

Description

Use this field to enter additional information about the argument. When you add an argument, a default description is created by Discoverer Administrator.

Data Type

Use this field to specify the argument data type (the default is Number).

Identifier

Use this field to change the unique name that Discoverer uses to identify EUL and workbook objects. Also known as a conceptually identical object.

Usage

Optional

Use this radio button when the argument is an optional argument to the function.

Required

Use this radio button when the argument is a mandatory argument to the function.