Database files
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| Firstly, I'll admit that I haven't fully read the Blitz manuals, but I was so impressed at what the language could do with 3D that I jumped right in without looking back. I know that the language have text files commands, but can the language read in database files such as dbase, access, etc. The reason I ask this is because I come from a C++/Delphi background where database support is fully supported, and my experience is with database file reading while not with textfile reading. |
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| Yes and no. Blitz has no `native` way to read database files but if you know how the file is laid out then it is possible to read it as a binary file. Other than that it is possible to create a dll in C/C#/Cb or whatever to do the reading for you and pass results to a memory bank created in blitz. |
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| Veiled hinting at future userlib... connectionless ado access might be just around the corner. THIS one I might charge for though. Small amount... Like 10 dollars. Depends on how well it turns out. Kanati |
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| Kanati - if the userlib works well you got your first customer. |
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| @Amanda Dearheart: If you come from a Delphi background then why not write a DLL in Delphi that handles all the reading from and writing to an access database using ADO. ;-) |
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| Thanks for the help, guys. I've been pretty busy with other things that I've forgotten I've written this post. Hey, Kanati, keep me posted on your project. I just might buy. If you're capable of developing in C++ Builder, that would be exceptional. My best wishes, Amanda |
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| Read the post in "Miscellaneous"... BlitzData is working right now. I'll be working on a bit more advanced stuff in the next week. I expect to have a beta by the end of the week that wraps at least the basic ADO functionality. Kanati |
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