FLOCK()

Locks a file

Syntax

FLOCK() --> lSuccess

Returns

<lSuccess> A true (.T.) value, if the lock was successful;otherwise false (.F.)

Description

This function returns a logical true (.T.0 if a file lock is attempted and is successfully placed on the current or designated database.This function will also unlock all records locks placed by the same network station.
Examples
      USE Tests New
      IF FLOCK()
         SUM Tests->Ammount
      ENDIF
      USE
Status

Ready

Compliance

This function is CA-Clipper compatible

Files

Library is rdd

See Also