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Version: 2026

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...
Translating a text file with WDTRAD
fBuildRelativePath (Function)
Returns the path to a file relative to a reference directory.
fWatchStopAll (Function)
Stops all current watch tasks of files and directories.
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, ...).
HImportText (Function)
Imports a Text file into an HFSQL Classic or Client/Server data file. This data file must have been defined in the data model editor, or declared with HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
fListResource (Function)
Lists the resources integrated to the application.
fWrite (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
fWatchFile (Function)
Starts watching a file.
<DiskFile variable>.Write (Function)
Writes:
  • a character string to an external file.
  • a memory section.
fAddBuffer (Function)
Adds the content of a buffer at the end of a file.
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...
fWatchStop (Function)
Stops watching a file or directory.
fLoadText (Function)
Loads the contents of a text file into any text field or variable (string variable, window edit control, report label field, etc.).
fWatchDirectory (Function)
Detects changes made to the contents of a directory.
fLoadBuffer (Function)
Loads the content of an external file (text, image, ...) in a buffer variable.
fChangeExtension (Function)
Changes the extension of a file on disk.
fIsImage (Function)
Determines whether a file on disk or in a buffer corresponds to an image format recognized by WINDEV or WEBDEV.
How to read in a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to read the content of a text or CSV file.
<DiskFile variable>.Find (Function)
Finds a character string or a buffer in a file opened by fOpen.
fAddText (Function)
Adds the content of a character string at the end of a file.
How to write into a text or CSV file?
This help page explains how to write into a text or CSV file.
<Source>.ImportText (Function)
Imports a Text file into an HFSQL Classic or Client/Server data file. This data file must have been defined in the data model editor, or declared with HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
fSaveBuffer (Function)
Creates and fills a text file with the content of a string or buffer variable.
fFind (Function)
Finds a character string or a buffer in a file opened by fOpen.
Print modes of a report
Several print modes are available for a report.
fExtractResource (Function)
Extracts a resource from the application into a physical device location.
fInsertTextAtBeginning (Function)
Inserts text at the beginning of a file without overwriting the existing text.
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...
WINDEV Framework License Agreement
Creating links
Links help users navigate the help system......
TileAdd (Function)
Adds a new tile customization for the current Windows Store Apps application.
Running a query and handling the result in WLanguage
The selection of records performed by query is not necessarily displayed in a report, in a window, ......
_VisiteGuideeEtapeBulle (Type of variable)
Le type _VisiteGuideeEtapeBulle permet de définir toutes les caractéristiques avancées d'un XXX....
WEBDEV Application Server for Linux - Overview
WEBDEV is a full development environment devoted to Internet and Intranet......
SQL: Managing joins (INNER JOIN, OUTER JOIN)
To select records coming from several data files, joins must be used in the SQL query......
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).
NoSpace (Function)
Returns a string after removing the spaces: from the left and right side of the initial string. within the string....
WDSetup: Managing additional languages
The "WDSetup" project corresponds to the standard setup program of WINDEV applications......
Warning 36: No BREAK, RETURN or RESULT was detected in the code of the loop
Warning 18: Loop without potential end
3. Types of dynamic sites
A dynamic site is used to display pages whose content changes. In most cases, the content of these pages is linked to a database....
Set of fonts (WEBDEV site)
The browser support the most common fonts by default......
Keyboard shortcuts
The main keyboard shortcuts in the editors are as follows......