Nope, doesn't seem to like this, got an ORA-00933: SQL command not properly ended exp eservices3 tables=email_request_queue query=\"SELECT \/\* rule \*\/ \* FROM EMAIL_REQUEST_QUEUE WHERE PROFILE_ID = 7 AND STATUS = \'S\' AND request_branch BETWEEN \'0\' AND \'999\' AND trunc\(EFFECTIVE_DATE\) \<= TO_DATE\(\'30-APR-2006\',\'dd-Mon-yyyy\'\)\" file=/oracle/oper/esmail/email_profile7_052006.dmp log=/oracle/oper/esmail/exp_profile7.log Thanks, Jay Miller Sr. Oracle DBA x68355 -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of JayMiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 4:01 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Export - can I use a hint or set a session level value? I am exporting using a query, but since the syntax for doing so only includes the WHERE clause I didn't know where I could place the hint (which usually goes after the select. query=\"WHERE PROFILE_ID = 7 AND STATUS = \'S\' AND request_branch BETWEEN \'0\' AND \'999\' AND trunc\(EFFECTIVE_DATE\) \<= TO_DATE\(\'30-APR-2006\',\'dd-Mon-yyyy\'\)\" Actually, now that I think of it perhaps I can add SELECT /*+ index, etc. */ to the query clause. I'll try that now. Thanks, Jay Miller Sr. Oracle DBA x68355 -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Williams [mailto:oracledba.williams@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 3:45 PM To: Miller, Jay Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Export - can I use a hint or set a session level value? Jay, Usually people export entire tables, so an index wouldn't be used. Are you exporting based on a query? Can you put a hint in the query? Dennis Williams ________________________________ This message is confidential and sent by TD Waterhouse solely for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. This should not be deemed as an offer or solicitation, to buy or sell any product. Any 3rd party information contained herein was prepared by sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. TD Waterhouse does not accept electronic instructions that would require an original signature. Information received by or sent from TD Waterhouse is stored, subject to review, and may be produced to regulatory authorities or others with a legal right to such.