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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...
Instant spotting of modified code/current code
The modified lines of code are immediately visible......
Deploying in the cloud for PC SOFT applications
PC SOFT allows you to host your sites in the CLOUD for PC SOFT applications......
The "Find - Replace" pane
The "Find - Replace" pane is used to......
SaaSAdminFindPricing(Function)
Finds a SaaS pricing.
SaaSAdminFindSubscription (Function)
Finds a SaaS subscription.
List,Search (External language)
Finds a value in a list.
NbDescribedThumbnail (Property)
The NbDescribedThumbnail property is used to get the number of thumbnails expected for an item.
HFSQL server configuration
The HFSQL Control Center allows you to fully manage HFSQL servers......
Password (Property)
The Password property sets and changes the password.
GetTypeDefinition (Function)
Gets the description of a type identified by name.
Alias (Property)
The Alias property gets the alias of an element.
Print technical documentation
You can print different technical documentations describing all the elements of the project (windows, pages, reports, data files, items, components, assemblies, Custom-Folders, etc.)......
<fbSession variable>.GetUserInformation (Function)
Gets the Facebook information of the connected user.
ScanProperty (Function)
Used to get and change the properties of a scanner.
GetTheme (Function)
Gets the current theme of a mobile application.
FinNetCurrentVal (Function)
Returns the net current value of investment.
LanguageToCharset (Function)
Returns the character set corresponding to a language.
CapitalizeEachWord (Function)
Capitalizes the first letter of all words in a string.
<Scanner variable>.Property (Function)
Used to get and change the characteristics of a scanner.
ScrollWithFinger (Property)
The ScrollWithFinger property is used to: Determine if the content of a control can be moved with the finger ("finger scrolling"). Enable or disable touch-responsiveness for a control....
NbWorksheet (Property)
The NbWorksheet property is used to get the number of worksheets in a Spreadsheet control.
MVP RAD
WINDEV proposes an MVP RAD that generates the "table" and "form" windows as well as the necessary Presenter and Model classes......
Developing applications in Universal Windows 10 App mode
WINDEV and WINDEV Mobile allow you to develop applications for Windows 10 tablets and for Windows Phone 10 and Windows 10 phones (Universal Windows 10 App applications)......
Applying the Responsive Web Design mode to an existing page
This help page explains how to apply the Responsive Web Design mode to an existing WEBDEV page......
CtInitialCatalog (Property)
The CtInitialCatalog property is used to get the default database defined for the access.