FeatureSep 30, 2026

You can now use the OBJ.LIST function to perform spontaneous discovery and analysis of unstructured data.

You can now use the OBJ.LIST function to perform spontaneous discovery and analysis of unstructured data. The OBJ.LIST function returns a table of metadata and ObjectRef values for files stored in Cloud Storage, and does not require you to create a persistent object table.

This feature is generally available (GA).

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You can now use the OBJ.LIST function to perform spontaneous discovery and analysis of unstructured data.

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You can now use the OBJ.LIST function to perform spontaneous discovery and analysis of unstructured data.

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