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Report based on a text file
In a report based on a text file, the information to print is read from a text file or is directly assigned in the report controls...
Translating a text file with WDTRAD
User Groupware functions
Handling the external files
WINDEV, WINDEV Mobile and WEBDEV propose several functions allowing you to manage the external files from your WINDEV/WINDEV Mobile applications or from your WEBDEV sites...
Print modes of a report
Several print modes are available for a report.
fInsertTextAtBeginning (Function)
Inserts text at the beginning of a file without overwriting the existing text.
<DiskFile variable>.Write (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
How to write into a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to write into a text or CSV file.
fSaveText (Function)
Creates and fills a text file with the content of a text control or text variable (string variable, edit control in a window, Static Text control in a report, ...).
fBuildRelativePath (Function)
Returns the path to a file relative to a reference directory.
fChangeExtension (Function)
Changes the extension of a file on disk.
fWatchStopAll (Function)
Stops all current watch tasks of files and directories.
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...
fWatchFile (Function)
Starts watching a file.
fExtractResource (Function)
Extracts a resource from the application into a physical device location.
<DiskFile variable>.Find (Function)
Finds a character string or a buffer in a file opened by fOpen.
fWatchStop (Function)
Stops watching a file or directory.
How to read in a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to read the content of a text or CSV file.
Locking data files: correspondence between WINDEV 5.5 and the later versions
2. Creating files in the analysis
WINDEV Tutorial: Creating a WINDEV project and its analysis Lesson 2 - Creating files in the analysis - 40 min
File Description (Type of variable)
The File Description variable is used to programmatically describe data files.
Reports & Queries: Unsupported WLanguage functions
Some WLanguage functions are not available in Reports & Queries......
Characteristics of a PCL print
The result of a PCL print mainly depends on the technical features of the printer used (management of images and lines, management of fonts, ......
Programming standard in Windows Vista and later
To increase security against worms and viruses, Windows Vista/7 implemented the UAC (User Account Control) mechanism....
FileFilter (Property)
The FileFilter property gets and sets the filter used to display files: when using assisted input in an Edit control or table column with the "File path autocomplete" option (in the "General" tab of the description window), in the file picker displayed when the user selects the "Browse..." option in the context menu of an Edit control, table column or Combo Box control....
Creating a WINDEV project
A project is a logical set of elements and processes whose purpose is to accomplish a given objective......
Managing cookies
A cookie is an easy way to temporarily store information on the user's computer......
Automated test created by the user
WINDEV allows the user to record a test scenario in order to send it to the quality service or to the developer......
WDINT overview
WDINT is an optional tool of WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile......
2. Creating files in the analysis
WEBDEV Tutorial - Creating a WEBDEV project and its analysis Lesson 2 - Creating files in the analysis - 40 min
Hash functions
Hashing is used to summarize a file or a character string......
Caption (Property)
In a database, the Caption property is used to: Find out the caption associated with a file item. Find out the caption associated with a data file. Find out and modify the connection caption. In a report, the Caption property is used to: Find out the text displayed in a Static or Link control. Modify the text displayed in a Static or Link control. In a window or page, the Caption property is also used to: Find out and modify the caption of a control in a window or in a page. Find out and modify the caption of a menu option. Find out and modify the title of a window or page. Find out the content of a Breadcrumb control....
WDSQL: Creating and running a script
A script is a set of SQL commands used to perform a specific operation (create a new table in the database, insert records, ......
HFSQL Control Center: Managing scheduled elements
You have the ability to define scheduled elements on the HFSQL server....
<Source>.ReadNext (Function)
Sets the position on the next data file record according to a browse item.
HNext (Function)
Sets the position on the next data file record according to a browse item.
<Source>.Next (Function)
Sets the position on the next data file record according to a browse item.
HReadNext (Function)
Sets the position on the next data file record according to a browse item.
MaxValue (Property)
The MaxValue property is used to: get and set the top value of a report based on a data file. get the maximum value of the current filter. get the maximum value of a data series in a chart. get and set the maximum value for some types of controls....
MinValue (Property)
The MinValue property is used to: get and set the bottom value of a report based on a data file. get the minimum value of the current filter. get the minimum value of a data series in a chart. get and set the minimum value for some types of controls....
TypeFiles (Property)
The TypeFiles property is used to get and change the filter available in the file picker of the Upload control.
How to create an SQL query to filter records?
This help page explains how to create an SQL query to filter records....
JSON (Type of variable)
The JSON type makes it possible to simplify actions on data in JSON format.