Opens an xBase format file (i.e., a dbf file from dBase) as a RecordSet.
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result = OpenDBFCursor( file ) |
Parameters |
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file |
FolderItem that refers to the .dbf file. |
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Return Value |
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Result |
RecordSet containing the rows and columns in the .dbf file. |
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Example
Dim db as RecordSet
db=OpenDBFCursor( GetFolderItem("phone.dbf"))
If db <> Nil then
//proceed with database operations
else
Beep
MsgBox "The database couldn't be opened."
end if
db=OpenDBFCursor( GetFolderItem("phone.dbf"))
If db <> Nil then
//proceed with database operations
else
Beep
MsgBox "The database couldn't be opened."
end if
Note
OpenDBFCursor requires the DBF Database plug-in. Place this plug-in in the Plugins folder. The REALbasic CD includes all database plug-ins and you can always find the most current versions on REAL Software's web site, www.realsoftware.com.
See Also
Database, DatabaseField, DatabaseRecord, RecordSetclasses; OpenDTFDatabase, OpenCSVCursor functions.