Bill, I would like to thank you and Razaak for responding to my request for information.
I have decided that upgrading to R:Base v7.0 for Windows is the best bet all-around. Thanks Again, Oleta Smith Classy Closet Boutiques [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Downall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RBASE-L Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 6:47 AM Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: Positioning The Record Pointer In An R:Base Database. > On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:49:24 -0600, Classy Closset Boutique - IT Dept. > wrote: > > > How is this done via R:Base commands or functions in R:Base version > 6.5++ for Windows? > > Oleta, > > In R:Base, you can declare a Scrollable Cursor (see the command help for > DECLARE CURSOR and for FETCH), that can be used to move a > requested number of rows forward or back through a table. That's a fair > approximation of the "record pointer" concept in non-relational databases > like FoxPro or dBase. > > However, in 6.5++ it would be tricky to use that within a form. > > (In R:Base 7.0, there is a form control that gives you those VCR buttons, > though. The price of an upgrade is probably less than the cost of a couple > days of your time programming a solution to look like what you want.) > > Bill >
