TableHasTranslation()
Summary
Indicates whether a table has an existing translation table (codes).
Syntax
rslt = TableHasTranslation(viewname)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| viewname | The name of a view referring to a fixed-format ASCII or fixed-format binary table file |
Returns
The string "True" if a translation table already exists for this table, or "False" if no translation table exists.
Notes
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Translation tables (lookup tables) can be used only with fixed-format ASCII and fixed-format binary table files. They cannot be used with dBASE format table files.
Example
code_flag = TableHasTranslation("States")
if code_flag = "True" then ShowMessage("The States table has a lookup table!")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NotFound | The viewname is not valid |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| AttachTableTranslation() | Attaches a translation table (codes) to an existing table |
| DetachTableTranslation() | Removes a translation table (codes) from an existing table |
| ExportTableTranslation() | Creates a new table containing the codes and values that are part of an existing translation table |