to_date is just a function. you use it like this:

  • select to_date('26-mar-2002', 'dd-mon-yyyy') from dual;
  • select count(*) from dual where to_date('26-mar-2002','dd-mon-yyyy') < sysdate;

    If you want to use it in your select then you have to use variables, however if you want to use it in your where you can use place holders. Place holders dont work in selects.

    So, you can do this select count(*) from dual where todate (?, 'dd-mon-yyyy') < sysdate

    Update: Removed a completely incorrect statement. thx tommyw.

    In reply to Re: Oracle Dates DBD by Ryszard
    in thread Oracle Dates DBD by gwhite

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