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Report based on an HFSQL view
A report based on an HFSQL view is used to print records from an HFSQL Classic or Client/Server view...
Remote HFSQL Administrator: Overview
The remote HFSQL administrator is a WEBDEV site installed with the WEBDEV application server and used to remotely manage the HFSQL Client/Server databases installed on the Web server...
<HFSQL connection>.CheckIndexAsynchronous (Function)
Checks that the data contained in the index file (.NDX file) correctly references the data contained in the HFSQL Client/Server table (.FIC file).
This function is only available in subscription-based versions, starting with WINDEV Suite 2025 - Update 2.
<HFSQL connection>.CheckMemoAsynchronous (Function)
Checks the structural integrity of memos in an HFSQL Client/Server table.
This function is only available in subscription-based versions, starting with WINDEV Suite 2025 - Update 2.
HFSQL functions (prefix syntax)
List of functions for HFSQL management
Managing the HFSQL contexts in the windows and in the reports
An HFSQL context contains information relative to the data used...
HFSQL functions
List of functions for HFSQL management
HFSQL Client/Server functions
Several HFSQL functions are used to manage the HFSQL Client/Server data...
HFSQL Client/Server functions (prefix syntax)
Several HFSQL functions are used to manage the HFSQL Client/Server data...
<Connection variable>.TransactionSavepoint (Function)
Declares a transaction savepoint.
<Source>.DescribeFile (Function)
Describes a table programmatically.
HTransactionSavepoint (Function)
Declares a transaction savepoint.
<Source>.ListStopWord (Function)
Returns the list of stop words used by a full-text index.
HTransactionRollbackToSavepoint (Function)
Rolls the transaction back to the savepoint.
HDescribeFile (Function)
Describes a table programmatically.
fDataDir (Function)
Returns the full path of the directory of HFSQL tables specified by the user when installing the application.
Application triggers
A trigger is a WLanguage procedure automatically called by the HFSQL engine whenever a modification is performed (addition, deletion, modification, ...) on a record of a table.
HListItem (Function)
Returns the list of items:
HCheckIndexAsynchronous (Function)
Checks that the data contained in the index file (.NDX file) correctly references the data contained in the HFSQL Client/Server table (.FIC file).
This function is only available in subscription-based versions, starting with WINDEV Suite 2025 - Update 2.
WDHFDiff: Presentation
WDHFDiff is a tool used to compare HFSQL tables...
DB2 Native Connector: Features and notes
The following paragraphs present the main aspects and specific features of the Native DB2 Connector...
Managing databases in WINDEV Java applications
This document presents the different access modes to databases from a WINDEV Java application...
Link functions
Link functions are used to link the interface with the tables and vice versa. These functions are as follows:
<Source>.CheckIndex (Function)
Checks whether the data found in the index table (.NDX file) properly refers the data found in the table (.FIC file).
<Source>.QueryExecuted (Function)
Determines if a query has been executed.
HDescribeFullTextIndex (Function)
Describes a full-text index of table created programmatically.
HExecuteQueryAsynchronous (Function)
Executes a SELECT query asynchronously.
<Source>.ListItem (Function)
Returns the list of items in a table (query or view) recognized by the HFSQL engine. The tables defined by HDeclare, HDeclareExternal and HDescribeFile are taken into account.
<Source>.ListFullTextIndex (Function)
Returns the list of full-text indexes of a file (a query or a view) recognized by the HFSQL engine.
Native Oracle Connector for WINDEV and WEBDEV
WINDEV and WEBDEV offer an optional Native Oracle Connector (also called Native Oracle Access...
Comparison operators
The comparison operators can be divided into several categories...
HCheckStructure (Function)
Defines the mode for comparing tables.
Filtering a table, a view or a query
A filter is used to define through programming a selection of records corresponding to one or more criteria...
<Source>.CheckMemo (Function)
Checks the structural integrity of memos in an HFSQL table.
Limitations of WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile
A structure is a custom type of data...
HQueryExecuted (Function)
Determines if a query has been executed.
HCheckMemo (Function)
Checks the structural integrity of memos in an HFSQL table.
<Source>.ExportJSON (Function)
Exports the records found in a table (HFSQL or OLE DB), view or query to a JSON file.
<Connection variable>.TransactionEnd (Function)
Validates the current transaction:
  • the modifications performed on the table since the start of transaction (HTransactionStart) are validated.
  • the transaction file is deleted (if the transaction is the last transaction in progress for a network application)
  • the records locked in read-only by the transaction are unlocked.
File Description (Variable type)
The File Description variable is used to programmatically describe tables.
POUR TOUT / POUR ALL instruction (table browsing)
Training FOR ALL instruction can be used to perform different types of runs...
HTransactionFree (Function)
Transforms all "in transaction" records into "normal" records if they do not belong to a transaction currently in progress.
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"Password" items are used to securely store passwords by using a salt and a hash algorithm...
<Source>.TransactionFree (Function)
Transforms all "in transaction" records into "Normal" records if they do not belong to an ongoing transaction.
<Source>.ExecuteQueryAsynchronous (Function)
Executes a SELECT query asynchronously.
HTransactionInterrupted (Function)
Used to find out whether a transaction was interrupted (the transaction was neither validated nor canceled).
<Source>.ExecuteQuery (Function)
Declares a query created in the query editor to the HFSQL engine and runs this query.
HCheckMemoAsynchronous (Function)
Checks the structural integrity of memos in an HFSQL Client/Server table.
This function is only available in subscription-based versions, starting with WINDEV Suite 2025 - Update 2.
Result of a query in test mode
After its execution in test mode (see Running the query test), the result of the query can be...
HTransactionEnd (Function)
Validates the current transaction:
  • the modifications performed on the table since the start of transaction (HTransactionStart) are validated.
  • the transaction file is deleted (if the transaction is the last transaction in progress for a network application)
  • the records locked in read-only by the transaction are unlocked.
HExportJSON (Function)
Exports the records found in a table (HFSQL or OLE DB), view or query to a JSON file.
HCheckIndex (Function)
Checks whether the data found in the index table (.NDX file) properly refers the data found in the table (.FIC file).
<Connection variable>.TransactionRollbackToSavepoint (Function)
Rolls the transaction back to the savepoint.
Manipulating a database from a Java application
You can start developing your application as soon as the WINDEV project is defined as being a Java project...
<Source>.ExportJSONString (Function)
Exports the records from a table (HFSQL or OLE DB), view, or query to a JSON string.
SQL commands available in an SQL query
WINDEV allows you to easily run queries in SQL code...
HListStopWord (Function)
Returns the list of stop words used by a full-text index.
<Source>.StatNbRecRange (Function)
Returns an estimate regarding the number of entries for a given key item in a given interval of values.
HExportJSONString (Function)
Exports the records from a table (HFSQL or OLE DB), view, or query to a JSON string.
HStatNbRecRange (Function)
Returns an estimate regarding the number of entries for a given key item in a given interval of values.
Native DB2 Connector for WINDEV and WEBDEV
WINDEV and WEBDEV offer an optional Native Connector to DB2...
HExecuteQuery (Function)
Declares a query created in the query editor to the HFSQL engine and runs this query.
<Source>.CheckStructure (Function)
Defines the mode for comparing tables.
PageFromSource (Function)
Automatically updates the controls of a page with: the values of the bound items in the current...
<Connection variable>.DeleteParameter (Function)
Deletes a parameter previously saved by HSaveParameter.
KeyExpression (Property)
The KeyExpression property is used to set the different components of a composite key.
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A new GDPR audit is available to easily identify and monitor personal data in a WINDEV, WEBDEV...
HDeleteParameter (Function)
Deletes a parameter previously saved by HSaveParameter.
HLoadParameter (Function)
Reads a parameter that was saved from a stored procedure by HSaveParameter.
HConnectionQuality (Function)
Returns the quality level of connection: the higher the level is, the faster the connection will be.
HActivateServerTrigger (Function)
Re-enables a server trigger that was disabled by HDeactivateServerTrigger.
HRetrieveLog (Function)
Creates a text file containing the server logs between two given dates.
Native SQLite Connector
WINDEV and WEBDEV propose a Native Connector to SQLite. This Native Connector allows you to access...
HInfoView (Function)
Returns information about a materialized view.
HStartServerUpdate (Function)
Used to immediately start the automatic server update.
HSuggestKey (Function)
Returns a list of keys to add to data files to improve query performance.
HAddLink (Function)
Adds an integrity rule between two data files on the server.
HDisconnectClient (Function)
Displays a message on the Client computer(s) and disconnects the application.
HSendMessageToClient (Function)
Displays a message on the client computers.
Working with the Source Code Manager
The principle for working with the Source Code Manager is as follows......
3. Application development cycle
Development cycle of a WINDEV application....
I was using C with WINDEV 5.5. How to proceed in WINDEV 2024?
You have the ability to use external languages with WINDEV......
License agreement for the tools included with WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile
License agreement for the tools included with WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile...
Creating a Pivot Table control
To create a Pivot Table control......
Native MariaDB Connector for WINDEV and WEBDEV
WINDEV and WEBDEV propose a Native Connector to MariaDB (also called Native Access)......
TimestampType (Property)
The TimestampType property is used to: Find out the type of timestamp for an item. This item...
TimestampUTC (Property)
The TimestampUTC property is used to: Find out whether a timestamp item will use UTC time...
CalculatedItemExpression (Property)
The CalculatedItemExpression property is used to: Find out the SQL expression that defines...