Meaning of SEARCH_COLUMNS in V$SQL_PLAN / PLAN_TABLE

[Former Member]

Hello all,

is there anybody who has understood the meaning and the practical relevance of the column SEARCH_COLUMNS in explain plans (e.g. V$SQL_PLAN, PLAN_TABLE)?

Thanks and regards

Martin

[lbreddemann]

Hello Martin,

perhaps this question will have better chances to get an answer if you post it to a more Oracle specific mailing list/forum, like

http://www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/

best regards

Lars