Data_File - cSelectionSource
Identifies the database table that contains the column from which data is to be stored, retrieved, and cleared
Type: Property
Access: Read/Write
Data Type: Integer
Parameters: None
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| iItem | Integer | Item number (0 if omitted) |
Syntax
Property Integer Data_File
| Access Type | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Read Access: | Get Data_File to IntegerVariable |
| Write Access: | Set Data_File to IntegerVariable/Value |
Description
Each Entry_Item may have a column in a database table associated with it. The Data_File property identifies the database table that contains the column from which data is to be stored, retrieved, and cleared.
Entry_Item Customer.Name
The table may also be set using the Data_File message. This may be done if an entry item needs to be set to another table than the initial one.
Integer iColNum
Set Data_File to Customer.File_Number
Get_FieldNumber Customer.Address to iColNum
Set Data_Field 0 to iColNum
If the Entry_Item is not associated with a database table column (it is associated with an expression or variable), the value of this property is 0.