Addind new table (.mdk) to database

[senorbuckwheat]

I created a database with a bunch of tables using the Pervasive Create Database and Create Table utilities.

I then wrote an application(C++) which created and populated a new Btrieve file/table(.MKD) using the Btrieve API (C_CREATE, etc.).

So, how do I put the new file characteristics into the DDFs so it will be part of the previously created database? Is there a way to do this using the Btrieve API? Pervasive tool?

The file is very lonely and very much wants to be part of this database.

Thank you.

 

[mirtheil]

There are several ways to add an existing file to a set of DDFs. One, use the Create Table Wizard and specify the file by checking the "Advanced Settings" check box. Two, create a Create Table Statement. For example:
create table test1 using 'file.btr'
(field1 char(10))
You'll probably want to use the "Set TrueNullCreate=Off" statement before the create table statement to handle the true null byte. Three, write a program that uses DTI or DTO to create the DDF definition. Four, use a third party tool from

http://www.pervasive.com/componentzone.

Hope this helps.
mirtheil@mirtheil.com
Custom VB and Btrieve development.
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