Without the blob column, the query returns instantly. - Peter Schauss ________________________________ From: Guang Mei [mailto:GuangMei@xxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:16 AM To: Schauss, Peter; David Sharples Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: SQL*Net waits in a 10046 trace How long would it take if you remove the blob column from your select list? Guang ________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Schauss, Peter Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:04 AM To: David Sharples Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: SQL*Net waits in a 10046 trace The query that I am working on retrieves 67 rows each of which has one blob column. It takes a total of 11 seconds. - Peter Schauss