I have a query that uses bind variables, so it cannot use histograms. Its choosing the wrong index. I have been dropping the index, getting it to choose the correct index and using a stored outline. anyway to go: oracle ignore this index. I tried disabled, but that just returns an error, plus I have to rebuild it. I'd prefer to avoid building the index again. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------