The search feature in SQL Developer is whiz-bang. You’re using it, right? But what about at the command line? I’m guessing many of you just pluck away at ALL_ or DBA_OBJECTS. Some of you may have written some custom scripts. But, what if you burned that into SQLcl? You can of course do this with the ALIAS command. You can …
Finding Columns
One of the most viewed threads over the last 30 days in our OTN Community for SQL Developer is a post from 2010. 2010. Wow, I says to myself – that’s gotta be interesting to a lot of folks, what is it? It’s a question on how to find table or view columns. And the ‘correct’ answer is to use …
Search and Replace in Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
This is one of the features I showcased in a webcast yesterday – looking for a particular column definition in your relational model? We make that easy in SQL Developer. And, after you find all of these columns, you can quickly change them, all in one fell swoop. Ctrl+F in a model to open the search. Toggle to ‘Advanced.’ Set …
SQL Developer 4.1: Search & Replace Enhancements
In the procedure editor, the editor that’s invoked when working with PL/SQL objects, you will notice a slightly new user interface when invoking a search or a replace. Let’s cover search first. Already searched for something, and want to do it again? Check out the history. Start searching, immediately highlight all of the ‘hits.’ Remember how you can just double-click …
A Quick Tip on Finding Data in Oracle SQL Developer
Looking at endless spreadsheets or grids of data can make one’s brain a bit fuzzy. SQL Developer makes it easy to spot the bad data you’re looking for. Hit Ctrl+F in a grid. Type your search term. If you’re going to be looking for this data going forward, check the ‘Persist Highlight’ box. So for example, if I’m getting ready …
Search and Browse Database Objects with Oracle SQL Developer
Having trouble finding something? Maybe you’re just getting older? I know I am. But still, it’d be nice if my favorite database tool could help me out a bit. Hmmm, what’s this ‘Find Database Object‘ thing over here…sounds like a search mechanism of some sort? You can access this panel from the ‘View‘ menu. It’s a good bit down the …
How to find dependent objects in your PL/SQL Programs using SQL Developer
I’ve answered this question a few times over the past several months, but I’m just now getting around to putting my answer onto ‘paper.’ The common scenario is someone decides to alter a table. Immediately the paranoid – is it really paranoia if someone is actually out to get you? – start to worry about how many programs they’ve just …
SQL Developer Incremental Find via Ctrl-E
Incremental find. What is that? It is one of many features in SQL Developer that I have managed to overlook. It has been right there though, staring me in the face. I’m betting that many of you have seen it without really SEEING it, just like I have been doing. Until today that is! Let’s take a look at the …