Probably an old topic for most, but here goes. I am debating how much "push back" to present to developers wanting to use TOAD as part of a routine semi-automated production data load application. Basically, we're loading XSL style sheets into an 8i DB. BLOB is crapping out, TOAD cut and paste (the mind reels) works, and I would think CLOB or -- gasp -- a roll-your-own solution using the nascent XDK available in 8i would be best. My gut says using TOAD in the data chain is wrong, but I am wondering if I should take a powder or not. So: The Question: Do you folks use TOAD in this manner? What are your thoughts on it? Thanks in Advance for any received wisdom, ~Ross ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------