Creating a Function

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To create a function:

1. On the Database Home Page, click the Object Browser icon.

   Object Browser appears.

2. Click Create.

3. From the list of object types, select Functions.

4. Enter a function name, specify the return datatype, and click Next.

5. Define the arguments and click Next (optional):

   • Argument Name

   • Argument Type (datatype)

   • Default (value)

   To add additional arguments, click Add Argument.

6. Enter P/LSQL block you want to use as the function body and click Next.

   To link to SQL Commands, click Command Processor. To view the previously defined arguments, click Defined Arguments.

   A confirmation page appears. To view the SQL used to create the function, click Show SQL.

7. Click Finish.