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How To Execute an Operating System Command From Oracle Reports (Similar to the Builtin HOST in Oracle Forms) (Doc ID 361857.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 17, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Reports Developer - Version 9.0.4.0 to 11.1.1.4.0 [Release Oracle9i to 11g]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

In Oracle Forms, the builtin HOST can be used to execute an indicated operating system command.

This note explains how to use Java in Oracle Reports to perform a similar function .

Caution

The sample programs in this article are provided for educational purposes only and are NOT supported by Oracle Support Services.
They have been tested internally, however, and work as documented.
We do not guarantee that they will work for you, so be sure to test them in your environment before relying on them.

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