Hi Michael,

If you're trying to set a default value for future records, why not use
the AfterInsert method of the TTable to set the default value?

Regards,

Bevan


Michael White wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a table in which I want to programmatically add a default value to a
> field.  Using Database Desktop to do this is as simple as adding a value to
> the "Default" box under Validity Checks when you select Restructure Table.
> Unfortunately, the table already exists at client sites, so I want to be
> able to do this in code.  I imagine that it will be something to do with
> DbiDoRestructure?  The app is written in Delphi 1, so I don't know if I can
> get at the default value or not.
> 
> Anyone done this before?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike
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