Is it possible to startup with specific .sql file each time (but not execute it)

[Benny]

Hello,

Is it possible to automatically open an often used .sql each time I startup PL/SQL Developer. I don't want it to automatically execute though. The file contains often used and convenient SQL, Oracle API calls, anonymous blocks etc. It shouldn't auto execute though as it isn't a top-down script but contains collection of useful statements that would be nice to always have open and ready when I startup plsql dev

I see there is a commandline option "commandfile" but I didn't want the .sql file to automatically run, just to open and display in a window.

I experimented with using "project=" in the shortcut. I added the .sql file to a dummy project used only at startup. This didn't automatically open the .sql window, though it did "open" the project (but not in a window).

I experimented with Autosave Desktop. That works almost too well in that it saves my desired .sql file to be opened next time but all my other windows too.

Toad for Oracle had something to allow for opening a file at startup, but without actually running it. That is basically the feature I'm looking for.

Thank you

 

[Marco Kalter]

There is a Startup Options Plug-In available on the Plug-Ins page. Maybe this covers your needs?

 

[Benny]

There is a Startup Options Plug-In available on the Plug-Ins page. Maybe this covers your needs?

Thank you, that plug in is perfect. It gave me much more flexibility at startup than I was expecting. Very nice