Oracle PL/SQL - How to escape colon (:), being misinterpreted for bind variable

Question

I have a small PL/SQL script that I\'m using to try and copy data between two Oracle database instances.

I\'m calling the SQL script with (sanitised):

Answer 1

to try and copy data between two Oracle database instances.

You're mixing up SQL*Plus commands with PL/SQL. But, there is no need to write code yourself for that. You can use Oracle Data Pump Export and Import. Use it with the CONTENT=DATA_ONLY option to mimic SQL*Plus' COPY command.

Regards,
Rob.