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Version: 2026

Translating a text file with WDTRAD
User Groupware functions
Report based on a text file
In a report based on a text file, the information to print is read from a text file or is directly assigned in the report controls...
fWatchStop (Function)
Stops watching a file or directory.
fBuildRelativePath (Function)
Returns the path to a file relative to a reference directory.
fIsImage (Function)
Determines whether a file on disk or in a buffer corresponds to an image format recognized by WINDEV or WEBDEV.
Handling the external files
WINDEV, WINDEV Mobile and WEBDEV propose several functions allowing you to manage the external files from your WINDEV/WINDEV Mobile applications or from your WEBDEV websites...
fFind (Function)
Finds a character string or a buffer in a file opened by fOpen.
fWrite (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
fSaveBuffer (Function)
Creates and fills a text file with the content of a string or buffer variable.
fListResource (Function)
Lists the resources integrated to the application.
<DiskFile variable>.Find (Function)
Finds a character string or a buffer in a file opened by fOpen.
fAddBuffer (Function)
Adds the content of a buffer at the end of a file.
Print modes of a report
Several print modes are available for a report.
fLoadBuffer (Function)
Loads the content of an external file (text, image, ...) in a buffer variable.
fWatchFile (Function)
Starts watching a file.
fExtractResource (Function)
Extracts a resource from the application into a physical device location.
fAddText (Function)
Adds the content of a character string at the end of a file.
fInsertTextAtBeginning (Function)
Inserts text at the beginning of a file without overwriting the existing text.
How to read in a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to read the content of a text or CSV file.
fChangeExtension (Function)
Changes the extension of a file on disk.
How to write into a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to write into a text or CSV file.
Result of a query in test mode
After its execution in test mode (see Running the query test), the result of the query can be...
fWatchDirectory (Function)
Detects changes made to the contents of a directory.
<Source>.ImportText (Function)
Imports a Text file into an HFSQL Classic or Client/Server table. This table must have been defined in the data model editor, or declared with HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
HImportText (Function)
Imports a Text file into an HFSQL Classic or Client/Server table. This table must have been defined in the data model editor, or declared with HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
<DiskFile variable>.Write (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
fWatchStopAll (Function)
Stops all current watch tasks of files and directories.
fLoadText (Function)
Loads the contents of a text file into any text field or variable (string variable, window edit control, report label field, etc.).
fSaveText (Function)
Creates and fills a text file with the content of a text control or text variable (string variable, edit control in a window, Static Text control in a report, ...).
WDDeploy: Deploying a package
WDDeploy can be used to......
Selecting the application or the files to install
WINDEV includes a wizard for generating a setup program: to install a WINDEV application. to install other files. Installing goodies for example (images, videos, ...)....
8. Associating controls with data
8. Binding controls to data
A window can display information from......
Differences according to the test mode of a dynamic project
The test of a dynamic project can be run......
Handling an Edit control programmatically
You can handle Edit controls programmatically......
Mobile Image Editor control
By using the Image Editor control in your mobile applications, you will allow users to edit images or photos......
Translating the external components
An external component is a set of WINDEV or WEBDEV elements that perform a specific action (send faxes, emails, etc....
4. When to use the debugger?
User Groupware: Executable creation and installation
The executable of an application that supports the User Groupware is a multi-instance executable....
MongoDB/GRIDFS databases
MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database......
Dynamic site: Persistent session
For a dynamic WEBDEV site, when starting the site (site called from a browser), a session representing the site is loaded in memory on the server......
Screen,Next (External language)
Returns the name of the next editable control.
SysIconDelete (Function)
Deletes an icon from the taskbar (next to the clock).
XMLNext (Function)
Positions on the next element (tag or attribute).
InAutomaticTestMode (Function)
Shows whether or not an automation test is in progress.
Creating a window skin template
HandleParentNext (Function)
Forces the parent of the next window to open.