How do I display the full content of LOB column in Oracle SQL*Plus?

Question

When I try to display the contents of a LOB (large object) column in SQL*Plus, it is truncated. How do I display the whole thing?

Manion

Answer 1

SQL> set long 30000
SQL> show long
long 30000

Manion

This with Kevin's answer is what I actually needed. – Countermove

@KapilVyas You can add the command to your login.sql if you want it to be executed automatically. On Unix systems, that file should be placed in your home directory. – Manion

I haven't used this in about 15 years so I forgive myself for forgetting it. – Malcolmmalcom

Answer 2

You may also need:

SQL> set longchunksize 30000

Otherwise the LOB/CLOB will wrap.

Pearcy