What does this mean in a trace file? This is Oracle 10gRel2 on Solaris 10 32bit with Trusted Extensions. We use C++ and the OCI to execute sql statements. This entry is in the trace file for the particular sql statement. The statement executes although the developer believes it should fail (long history, years, he did not write the original code). There is a mismatch in the sql statement with bind variables and the way the C++ file is passing the values. I think, I am not a C++ coder. The original developer thought it was passing by bind value , but it is passing be position ( somebody told me). The statement appears to work though and update one row in a table. There is not much on metalink and the oracle docs for C++. I have read that it could be coming from the client, or “no separate bind buffer exists.” Has anybody ever seen this and what does it mean? Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1