PACK_MESSAGE v13

The PACK_MESSAGE procedure places an item of data in the session’s local message buffer. PACK_MESSAGE must be executed at least once before issuing a SEND_MESSAGE call.

PACK_MESSAGE(<item> { DATE | NUMBER | VARCHAR2 | RAW })

Use the UNPACK_MESSAGE procedure to obtain data items once the message is retrieved using a RECEIVE_MESSAGE call.

Parameters

item

An expression evaluating to any of the acceptable parameter data types. The value is added to the session’s local message buffer.