Re: get_fldbuf()

Mark D. Stock wrote: > > I wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > We've just moved from RDS V4.0 to RDS V4.2 but I didn't get any > > manuals or supplements that discuss the differences between the > > versions. > > However, I do have a copy of V4.10 supplement and I was reading about > > the get_fldbuf() function and wondered if anyone could clarify for me > > why this function was introduced. > > I am guessing that if > > Are you using a cell phone? You seem to have been cut off. :-) > > The get_fldbuf function, AFAICR, was introduced with the CONSTRUCT > clauses. It enables you to actually 'see' the contents of a field, > particularly in an AFTER FIELD clause. > > Cheers, > -- > Mark. Yes, it also works in the INPUT statements. It can also be useful if you want to see the contents of a partially completed field when an ON KEY clause is triggered. You can also use DISPLAY to enter values in the field buffer. That includes CONSTRUCT. These two capabilities make it possible to save and restore queries. Hooray!!! -- Peter Lancashire Information Systems Specialist, Bayer plc Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AH, UK Tel: +44-1635-562258, Fax: +44-1635-562281 --- If all else fails, read the instructions and the release notes. Join Infuse, the UK Informix User Group at http://www.infuse.org.uk/ ---