Introduction

In the development process of Oracle applications, accessing database objects and writing SQL programs is a tedious and time-consuming task, and daily database management also requires many SQL scripts to complete. Quest Software provides an efficient Oracle application development tool - Load. In the new version of Toad, a DBA module has also been added, which can help DBAs complete many daily management tasks. Its biggest feature is its simplicity, ease of use, and fast access speed. Using Toad, we can quickly access the database through a graphical user interface, completing complex SQL and PL/SQL code editing and testing tasks. Toad is a powerful and compact professional PL/SQL development environment designed specifically for developers by Oracle development experts.

Main features

Mode browsing

The mode browsing function allows us to quickly access the data dictionary, browse tables, indexes, and stored procedures in the database. Toad provides fast access to databases, which is extremely convenient to use, with a concise user interface and a reasonable structure arrangement. When we click on a separate database object, Toad immediately displays the detailed information of that object. For example, when we click on a table in a database, all indexes, constraints, stored procedures, SQL statements, and cross-referencing relationships with other tables related to that table are displayed on the same interface. To simplify operations, users can manipulate database objects in the browsing window.

SQL Editor

The main function of the SQL editor is to edit, run, and adjust SQL statements. The advanced editing window of TOAD includes numerous features to enhance the productization level of SQL statements written by developers. For example, simply generate code templates and automatically discover the content of packages and column names before writing SQL.

The SQL editor includes an editing window and a running results window, allowing developers to test the running results during the editing process. The SQL editor not only includes standard editing commands, but also includes some enhanced functions, such as quickly querying fields in tables, formatting the content of SQL statements, and so on. This window can handle content up to 4GB in size, which is very useful for large development projects. Convenient bookmarks make it easy for developers to find relevant locations. In the run results window, user-defined configuration functions can be provided, supporting LONG and LONG RAW columns. Data can be unloaded to disk, printed, edited, and more.

Stored Procedure Editor

The main functions of the stored procedure editor are editing, compiling, testing, and debugging stored procedures and triggers. TOAD provides syntax identification, error identification, and many other easy-to-use features, such as displaying table names, column names, and Oracle functions in pop-up windows. Unlike other PL/SQL editing tools, TOAD allows for manipulating multiple database objects in a single file. It can compile one object, multiple objects, compile to the current cursor, and start compiling from the cursor. When an error occurs during runtime, the stored procedure stops at the problematic statement. Users can use shortcuts or templates to quickly write PL/SQL, or generate their own templates as needed. Using Toad can be very convenient for editing tasks, such as bookmarking, uncommenting, formatting SQL statements, and so on.

PL/SQL Debugger Options

Toad provides simple and easy-to-use PL/SQL debugging functions, which can save developers valuable time for development and testing in large-scale projects and improve the quality of application development. During the process of stored procedure development, Toad can edit, debug, and run code line by line. At runtime, you can input parameters as needed and observe the changes in relevant parameters to check the correctness of the stored procedure. During the debugging process, Toad can display all breakpoints, parameters, call stack, and output parameters through a window. Using Toad, it is very easy to detect errors in stored procedures, and developers can run PL/SQL statements step by step to identify problems. Debugging sessions can occur simultaneously with other program sessions.

SQLab Xpert Option

Toad provides simple and easy-to-use PL/SQL debugging functions, which can save developers valuable time for development and testing in large-scale projects and improve the quality of application development. During the process of stored procedure development, Toad can edit, debug, and run code line by line. At runtime, you can input parameters as needed and observe the changes in relevant parameters to check the correctness of the stored procedure. During the debugging process, Toad can display all breakpoints, parameters, call stack, and output parameters through a window. Using Toad, it is very easy to detect errors in stored procedures, and developers can run PL/SQL statements step by step to identify problems. Debugging sessions can occur simultaneously with other program sessions.