Add more icons to APEX apps
Oracle APEX already includes Font APEX as the default icon library for Universal Theme. In most cases, that is enough. But in one of my APEX apps, I needed a few icons that were not available there, s
May 22, 2026
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APEX Floating Action Button
Looking to give your Oracle APEX mobile app a modern, native feel? Here’s a quick hack: add a floating action button that stays anchored at the bottom corner just like in popular mobile apps. This sma
May 17, 2026
Display Report Execution Time with #TIMING# in Oracle APEX
Optimizing performance is a key concern for any Oracle APEX developer, especially when building data-rich dashboards or reports. One simple but effective tool at your disposal is the #TIMING# substitution variable, which allows you to display the ela...
May 29, 2025
From Forms to APEX: Tackling the Stickiest Migration Issues Head-On
Oracle Forms and APEX are both technologies used to build data centric applications. APEX uses the best of the modern web to create native web applications. Oracle Forms uses NPAPI plugins relying on Java technologies to render the page. Whilst we co...
May 25, 2025
Supercharge Reports with HTML Expressions in Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX makes it easy to get data on screen fast, but often, the default tabular output isn’t enough. What if you want to highlight statuses, add icons, or display badges all without writing complex SQL or JavaScript? HTML Expressions: a powerful...
May 24, 2025
Best Practices for FilterObject in Oracle REST Data Services
APIs play a vital role in making easy communication between applications and databases. Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) offers a robust solution for creating RESTful web services that work with Oracle databases. A nice feature provided by ORDS is th...
May 21, 2025
Download Files in Oracle APEX Using the APEX_HTTP Package
File downloads are a common requirement in Oracle APEX apps, whether you’re letting users export reports, download images, or retrieve documents stored in the database. With APEX 24.2, the apex_http package provides a simple, modern API for downloadi...
May 6, 2025
How to Use APEX_DEBUG for Troubleshooting in Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX offers robust debugging tools that help devs identify issues, optimize performance, and ensure smooth user experiences. The apex_debug package is central to this, providing detailed insight into your app’s behavior at runtime. Here’s a pr...
May 2, 2025
Generating Barcodes in Oracle APEX with the APEX_BARCODE Package
The apex_barcode package offers a PL/SQL API to generate various types of barcodes. You can output barcodes as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) values or as PNG file blobs, making it easy to embed them in your APEX apps, reports, or documents. Generati...
Apr 30, 2025