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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...
SCM: Retrieving changes made in a branch
Any changes made in a branch can be retrieved in the main version of the application......
The HTML Display control
The HTML Display control displays a web page in an application......
InitialHeight (Property)
The InitialHeight property is used to: Find out the creation height of a control or window. Modify the base height used to anchor the controls "in height". Find out the creation height of a block or control in a report....
HPriority (Function)
Finds out and modifies the priority of the calling application.
SaaSAdminFindSite (Function)
Find a site in the database of SaaS Webservice.
zipExist (Function)
Used to find out whether an archive exists.
SaaSAdminFindUser (Function)
Finds a user of a SaaS client account.
HsMenu,Mark (External language)
Finds out whether a menu option is marked or not.
BurnerMediaFound (Function)
Used to find out whether the burner is empty or not.
TelemetryIsEnabled (Function)
Used to find out whether the telemetry is enabled.
SpreadsheetReplace (Function)
Finds and replaces a value in a Spreadsheet control.
<Spreadsheet>.Replace (Function)
Finds and replaces a value in a Spreadsheet control.
<emailOutlookSession variable>.RemoveFolder (Function)
Deletes a folder from the Outlook messaging software.
<Page>.Address (Function)
Used to find out the Internet address of a page.
<emailOutlookSession variable>.AddFolder (Function)
Adds a folder into the Outlook messaging software.
HTransactionInProgress (Function)
Used to find out whether a transaction is in progress.
<Connection variable>.InfoServerProperty (Function)
Allows you to find out the properties of an HFSQL server.
Fixed array (Type of variable)
A fixed array is an "advanced" type of array...
PageAddress (Function)
Used to find out the Internet address of a page.
SysIconize (Function)
Used to find out whether a window is minimized.
tapiCallIsWaiting (Function)
Used to find out whether the call is on hold.
tapiCalledID (Function)
Used to find out the phone number called.
HInfoServerProperty (Function)
Allows you to find out the properties of an HFSQL server.
USBFind (Function)
Finds a USB device according to keywords.
<Connection variable>.Priority (Function)
Finds out and modifies the priority of the calling application.