HELP procedure - Send the HELP command

The HELP function provides the capability to send the HELP command to the SMTP server.

Syntax

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramUTL_SMTP.HELP(c command,replies)

Parameters

c
An input or output argument of type CONNECTION that specifies the SMTP connection to which the command is to be sent.
command
An optional input argument of type VARCHAR(510) that specifies the command about which help is requested.
replies
An optional output argument of type REPLIES that returns multiple reply lines from the SMTP server.

Authorization

EXECUTE privilege on the UTL_SMTP module.

Usage notes

This procedure can be invoked using function invocation syntax in a PL/SQL assignment statement.