- First, you need a Visual Expert project up and running.
If needed, you can find a getting started guide here. - In the treeview, select the item changed.
For instance, a database column. - In the navigation bar, click on “Impact Analysis”
- All the objects using this column are shown in a
container hierarchy, to help find and edit them. - Select 1 object: its code is displayed,
and references to the column are highlighted
Where is a Column used in my Oracle DB and PL/SQL Code?
A column has changed: what's the impact on my code?
Find all references to a column or table.
Make sure your application never breaks when your Schema evolves.
Which Oracle Objects are Supported for Impact Analysis?
You can find references to any code item, as long as it belongs to a language supported by Visual Expert: objects, methods, variables, tables, columns, views, procedures, triggers, packages…
Below are some additional examples:
Where is my Function called in Oracle PL/SQL Code?
If I add a parameter to my function: which code should I update?
If the prototype of a Function or Procedure must change,
you can find instantly all the calls to this Function - and update them.
Where is my Variable referenced in Oracle PL/SQL Code?
If my variable changes, which code is affected?
Find all references to a particular variable in your code.
Update your code properly, to avoid negative side effects.
Where is my Data Deleted in Oracle PL/SQL Code?
Which code is deleting / updating / inserting from a table?
Something went wrong? Data is not removed as expected?
Find all the places in your code that are deleting from this table.
