Compare modification date of an .ntx and a .dbf file 1

[mathmax]

Hello,

I would like to compare the last modification date of an .ntx and a .dbf file. For the .dbf file, I can use LUPDATE() but is there a possibility to get the last modification date of an .ntx file ?

thanks

 

[JCreamerII]

mathmax,

Assuming that you are talking programmatically speaking, ADIR(), will fill an array with the attributes of the select files. Check out Norton Guides for the syntax and functionality available with this function.

Jim C.

 

[mathmax]

Thank you very much. That's all what I need.

 

[sboomer]

Due to compatibilty issues with ADIR(), it is advised to use DIRECTORY() instead. Much easier to use.
Sam

 

[LyndonOHRC]

I use that strategy in all my applications to see if a database has been modified from another process.

Suggestion: If the index needs to be rebuilt use an "Index On" instead of "Reindex". I don't know the technical reason but I have had corrupted indicies many times using reindex and index on has alway corrected the problem.

Lyndon

---People Remember about 10% of what you say ---They never forget how you made them feel. Covey

 

[JCreamerII]

LyndonOHRC,

The issue on the INDEX ON is if there is a corrupt index, which happens occasionally, the REINDEX just propagates the corruption while INDEX ON starts over with a clean header and creates the whole index from scratch.

Jim C.

 

[LyndonOHRC]

Jim C., That makes sense. Thanks

Lyndon

---People Remember about 10% of what you say ---They never forget how you made them feel. Covey