BLOB-stored PDF’s can be indexed using Oracle Text using the AUTO_FILTER. This filter can also be applied when just converting the PDF to plain text. You don’t need an index in that case. However, this eats-all-type filter might be missing out on specific PDF documents, even if the PDF version in combination with its security settings are supported. What are the alternatives…

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Suppose you own more than a few documents you more or less know the contents of, like a set of copies from the Oracle Documentation. At times, you’re looking for more reading about a certain topic but aren’t sure which of these documents to search for.

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When work gets done during business days, that’s what this blog post is about. Moreover, when also the amount of business days is known upfront.

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