Hi, I have a sql file (abc.sql) which contains some code. I am able to run this using "run" command as SQL> run abc.sql 1* select 1 from dual 1 SQL> But not able to execute using "@" command. If i execute using @ it just return to the SQL prompt without executing this file. SQL> @abc.sql SQL> SQL> Could you please help me in resolving this issue? FYI, I m using Oracle 8.1.7.4.0 on HP-unix (Tru64 UNIX V5.1B (Rev. 2650) Content of abc.sql is select 1 from dual / Thanks and Regards, Chandra