DB - 8174 Does the CBO choose always the path based solely on lowest cost of all plans? We have noticed that best plan is not always of lowest cost, which is why I ask. If that is the case, is that where hints, outlines, etc come in? -- - David ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------