Thanks, this gave me what I needed. I was doing a schema level = logon_trigger, but my problem was with the quotes. Using the chr(39) to = generate my quotes solved the problem. =20 -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Riyaj Shamsudeen Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 9:58 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: trace via logon trigger This should work... create or replace trigger set_system_event after logon on database declare v_user dba_users.username%TYPE:=3Duser; sql_stmt1 varchar2(256) :=3D'alter session set events '||chr(39)||'10046 trace name context forever, level 12'||ch r(39); begin if (v_user=3D'XXXX') THEN execute immediate sql_stmt1; end if; end; / Thanks Riyaj "Re-yas" Shamsudeen Certified Oracle DBA -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Payton Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 8:56 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: trace via logon trigger yes, it works outside the trigger. I believe it's my pl/sql, not my strongest point. I am getting errors = =3D when building my trigger. create or replace trigger kpayton.logon_trigger after logon on kpayton.schema begin execute immediate 'alter session set events ''10046 trace name context =3D forever, level 4'' '; exeptions when others then null; end; / Errors for TRIGGER KPAYTON.LOGON_TRIGGER: 2/48 PLS-00103: Encountered the symbol "10046" when expecting one of the following: . ( * @ % & =3D3D - + ; < / > at in is mod not rem return returning <an exponent (**)> <> or !=3D3D or ~=3D3D >=3D3D = <=3D3D <> =3D and or like between into using || bulk -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Stephen.Lee@xxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 9:49 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: trace via logon trigger > -----Original Message----- > does not start the session tracing. >=3D20 > execute immediate 'alter session set events Does the user have alter session privilege? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- -- Attached file included as plaintext by Ecartis -- -- Desc: Signature The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that your access is unauthorized, and any = review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message including any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------