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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.
<DiskFile variable>.Write (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
fWatchDirectory (Function)
Detects changes made to the contents of a directory.
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...
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).
<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).
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, ...).
HFSQL Control Center: Overview
The HFSQL Control Center allows you to manage the different HFSQL databases (Network, Mobile, Client/Server) of an organization......
EmulateCheckBox (Function)
Emulates the selection of an option in a Check Box control.
EmulateRadioButton (Function)
Emulates the selection of an option in a Radio Button control.
SEO of a WEBDEV site
In order for your site to get visitors, the Web users must be able to find it......
Remote WEBDEV administrator: Create a WEBDEV account
The management of accounts is accessible in the remote administrator for the server administrator only....
Context menu of TreeView controls (AAF)
Each TreeView control found in a window proposes a popup menu to the user......
Appendix 2: Checking the server
Bloque entièrement ou partiellement un fichier externe....
SCM: Adding an element to the repository
When an element is added to the SCM (Source Code Manager) repository, it is added to the reference project on the SCM server......
GenerateGeometricImage (Function)
Randomly generates an image with geometric shapes. This image can be used to temporarily fill an Image control, for example.
EmulateSpeed (Function)
Defines the runtime speed for the emulating functions.
How to browse the directories of a disk?
This help page explains how to browse the directories found on a disk....
InWindowsPhoneSimulatorMode (Function)
Indicates whether the code is run in the Windows Phone simulator. Function kept for backward compatibility....
InWindowsPhoneMode (Function)
Indicates whether the code is run in Windows Phone mode. Function kept for backward compatibility....
SSHCommand (Function)
Sends a command to an SSH server. The session is automatically started and closed as soon as the command is sent.
HNotifListCCRecipient (Function)
Returns the list of recipients of a notification sent via the Control Centers (WDBal messaging tool).
MapGetPosition (Function)
Returns the geographical position of the point located in the center of the map currently displayed in a Map control.
RequestUpdateUIParent (Function)
Asks to run the "Request for refreshing the display" process of parent. This function is kept for backward compatibility.
ExecuteUpdateUIParent (Function)
Immediately executes the "Request for refreshing the display" event of the parent. This function is kept for backward compatibility.
<Map>.GetPosition (Function)
Returns the geographical position of the point located in the center of the map currently displayed in a Map control.
WebserviceWriteCustomHTTPCode (Function)
Specifies the custom HTTP code that will be returned when the execution of the REST Webservice function is completed.
InvalidInputDetect (Function)
Detects and signals an error on required controls left empty and/or controls with invalid data....
<Connection variable>.NotifListCCRecipient (Function)
Returns the list of recipients of a notification sent via the Control Centers (WDBal messaging tool).