PLDocer generates API Documentation from PL/SQL code. PLDocer parses the declarations and documentation comments from one or more PL/SQL source files or sources stored in the database. It also produces corresponding HTML pages describing packages, procedures, functions, triggers, menu code, object libraries, and variables. Additionally, an index and a list of obsolete code can be produced. PLDocer uses javadoc like comment tags, produces a javadoc look and feel, and provides for additional comment tags. It allows a user to document one or more files or sources stored in the database. PLDocer is a command line utility that supports the generation of PL/SQL source files which contain: Oracle 7.x or 8.x stored packages, procedures, and functions; Oracle Forms 4.5, 5.0, and 6.0 including menus, plls, and object libraries; and Oracle Reports 2.5, 3.0, and 6.0. Additionally PLDocer supports the generation of PL/SQL from the database stored in procedures, functions, and packages.

Advantages for using PLDocer:

1. Producing an API will lend toward reuse of code. Provides developers with a place to see what code has already been developed before developing new functionality that may already exist.
2. Since PLDocer is a command line utility, execution can be controlled through automated processes such as: batch, Version control systems (on check-in or check-out), or database triggers (oracle 8i only).
3. Since PL/SQL documentation is stored in HTML files, all users with a browser can view the documentation.
4. If your company already has an existing or future java project, developers will become familiar with javadoc documentation commenting.
5. PLDocer is written in 100% pure Java, allowing PLDocer to run on many platforms.
6. Promotes the use of code comments.