USED()

Checks whether a database is in use in a work area

Syntax

USED() --> lDbfOpen

Arguments

None.

Returns

<lDbfOpen> True is a database is Used;otherwise False

Description

This function returns a logical true (.T.) if a database file is in USE in the current or designated work area. If no alias is specified along with this function , it will default to the currently selected work area.

      Use TESTS NEW
      USE Names New
      ? USED()    // .T.
      ? TESTS->(USED()) //.t.
      CLOSE
      ? USED()  // .F.
      Select TESTS
      ? USED() //.T.

Status

Ready

Compliance

This function is Ca-clipper Compliant

Files

Library is rdd

See Also

• ALIAS()
• SELECT()