• *environment_definition_tables Function
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• a5_Active_Link_CreateReadOnly Function
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• RECNO Function
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• TABLE and DB Functions Contrasted
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• TABLESUM Function

RECNO Function

Syntax

Arguments

tablename

Optional. Default = current or primary table. The name of a table.

Description

Returns the record number of the current record.

Discussion

RECNO() returns the record number of the current record in the specified table.

Examples

A common requirement when you print reports is to print each record's physical record number in one of the columns. You can do this by defining a calculated field called NUMBER with the expression:

recno()

How to initially assign unique record numbers

To initially assign unique numbers to each record in a table, starting with any number (say, 1000), use the Update operation with the following update expression:

recno() + 1000

This expression creates a unique identification code for each composite record of a set:

"R" + ltrim( str( recno("Product") ) ) + ltrim( str( recno("Vendor") ) )

Note : Using the record number to create a unique record ID is not a good idea. The value returned by RECNO() is only a physical position in a table. It can change if you delete a record and then pack the table.

How to display the current record number

1

While your form is in design mode, click to create a calculated field.

2

Give the field a unique name.

3

In the Expression field enter RECNO().

4

Click OK to save.

5

Drag the new field from the Drag and Drop List onto your form.

See Also

• Record Functions