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Example

define(&x,integer,1) //Define loop variable

define(&fn,string,'') //Define name variable

margin(0,0)

for(&x,1,1,fieldcount()) //Loop through all fields

set(&fn, fieldname(&x)) //Store field name

show(&fn) //Display field name

moveto(2,&current.y) //Move right

show(field(&fn)) //Display field contents

crlf() //Move to next line

endfor()

FieldCount (function)

Returns a count of fields in the current database record. Since all records always hold the same number of fields, this value will

not change unless a new sample data file is used. This function is only useful in database emulation mode.

Syntax

fieldcount() integer value

Code Sample Example

"Field (function)" (page 542)

FieldName (function)

Returns the name of the specified field for the current record. This function is only useful in database emulation mode.

Syntax

fieldname( index ) string value

Argument

index

Integer value specifying the index of the field whose name should be retrieved. Correct values range from 1 to fieldcount().

Code Sample Example

"Field (function)" (page 542)

Fill (procedure)

Fills the current closed shape, using the colour specified with the setfillcolor command. Only the inside of the shape is filled,

not its outline. To fill and outline the shape, use strokeandfill command instead. If you only want to outline the shape, use

stroke. Only closed shapes can be filled.

Syntax

fill()

Argument

None