EVERY_RECORD_LIST Function
Syntax
Arguments
- order
Optional. Default = "" (record number order). A character order expression that sorts selected records.
- every
A integer number that specifies the interval to sample records. For example: Number = 1 retrieves all records. Number = 2 retrieves every second record. Numeric
- filter
Optional. Default = ".T." (All records). A character filter expression that evaluates to a logical value and selects records from the table.
Returns
- Record_List
A list of the record numbers from the current table.
Description
Returns a list of record numbers for an open layout.
Discussion
The EVERY_RECORD_LIST() function returns a list of record numbers. The function samples records, based on the Number parameter. This function should be used in the context of an open layout.
Example
This code was placed under the OnPush event of a button on a form. It returns the record number of the tenth record after the table was sorted in lastname order.
list = every_record_list("lastname",10) ui_msg_box("Every Record", list)
Limitations
Desktop applications only.
See Also