Used()

Checks whether a database is in use in a work area

Syntax

      Used() --> lDbfOpen

Arguments

(This function has no arguments)

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.

Examples

      USE tests NEW
      USE names NEW
      ? Used()    // .T.
      ? TESTS->( Used() ) //.T.
      CLOSE
      ? Used()  // .F.
      SELECT tests
      ? Used() //.T.

Compliance

Clipper

Files

Library is rdd

Seealso

Alias(), Select()