GetDBLinkedData()
Summary
Returns the same array as was passed in to SetDBLinkedData(). .
Changes
Added to Version 2019.
Syntax
GetDBLinkedData(string db_file_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| db_file_name | Name of a standard geographic file |
Returns
The same array as was passed in to SetDBLinkedData().
Notes
The "Update Linked Records" macro can be used to refresh the linked data when the external table is updated ( e.g., RunMacro("Update Linked Records")). The point db must be open in a map or a dataview.
SetDBLinkedData() does not check whether the parameters are correct.
Example
LinkedData.TableSpec = {"Customers.xlsx", "Sheet1$"}
LinkedData.TableType = "EXCELX"
LinkedData.LinkedDataFlag = True
LinkedData.IdField = "CustomerID"
GeocodeInfo.Type = ZIP"
if methodIndex != null then
GeocodeInfo.MethodIndex = methodIndex
GeocodeInfo.Fields = {"ZIPCode"}
LinkedData.GeocodeInfo = GeocodeInfo
SetDBLinkedData("customers.dbd", LinkedData)Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The standard geographic file could not be found |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| SetDBLinkedData | Sets the information about the original table on which the database (db) is based |
| Update Linked records | Updates the information in a point layer based on the original table on which the database (db) is based |