DBMS_OUTPUT

The DBMS_OUTPUT package enables you to send messages from stored procedures and packages. The package is useful for displaying PL/SQL debugging information.

Table 7-3 describes the DBMS_OUTPUT subprograms.

Table 7-3 DBMS_OUTPUT Subprograms

Subprogram	Description
DISABLE procedure	Disables message output.
ENABLE procedure	Enables message output.
GET_LINE procedure	Retrieves one line from the buffer.
GET_LINES procedure	Retrieves an array of lines from the buffer.
NEW_LINE procedure	Terminates a line created with PUT.
PUT procedure	Places a line in the buffer.
PUT_LINE procedure	Places a partial line in the buffer.