EXEC[UTE] (SQL*Plus command)

Execute a PL/SQL function or procedure.

Syntax:

   EXEC statement

   EXEC [:bind_variable :=] package.procedure;

   EXEC [:bind_variable :=] package.function(parameters);

The length of the EXEC command cannot exceed the length defined by SET LINESIZE.

If the EXEC command is too long to fit on one line, use the SQL*Plus continuation character (a hyphen) -

Example

EXEC :answer := EMP_PAY.BONUS('SMITH')

"Everyone wants results, but no one is willing to do what it takes to get them" - Dirty Harry

Related Commands:

EXECUTE IMMEDIATE

Related Packages:

PL/SQL Packages