Sequence Objects Quick Reference - Oracle

Definition¶

A sequence is a schema object that can generate unique sequential values. These values are often used for primary and unique keys. You can refer to sequence values in SQL statements with the following pseudocolumns.

`CURRVAL`	returns the current value of a sequence
`NEXTVAL`	increments the sequence and returns the next value

Usage¶

From the Current Schema¶

You must qualify CURRVAL and NEXTVAL with the name of the sequence.

    sequence.CURRVAL
    sequence.NEXTVAL

From Another Schema¶

To refer to the current or next value of a sequence in the schema of another user, you must have been granted either SELECT object privilege on the sequence or SELECT ANY SEQUENCE system privilege, and you must qualify the sequence with the schema containing it.

    schema.sequence.CURRVAL
    schema.sequence.NEXTVAL

From a Remote Database¶

To refer to the value of a sequence on a remote database, you must qualify the sequence with a complete or partial name of a database link.

    schema.sequence.CURRVAL@dblink
    schema.sequence.NEXTVAL@dblink