Modify Structure of .dbf

[Michael42]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good tool for modifying and maintaining Clipper 5 dbf/ntx files?

I am using DBU and was wondering if there waqs some more flexable.

Thanks,

Michael42

 

[EzLogic]

DBU is the only utility I used. Some times, i used the dBase command prompt (Yes, I still have dBaseIII ), but, it doesn't have any support for the NTX index.

Ali Koumaiha
TeknoSoft Inc
Farmington Hills, Michigan

 

[Michael42]

TeknoSDS,

Thanks for the response.

Are there any issues using dbaseIII command prompt and Y2K?

It think it is OK to use if the .DBF files are created using Clipper. I had heard that if they are created using dBaseIII a bit in the header may be set wrong or something, i.e. it may be OK to use dBaseIII for modifying the structure.

What is your take?

Thanks,

Michael42

 

[JockMullin]

Hi, Michael42

I use dClip from Donnay Software. They have a free version.
Find it at

http://www.dclip.com.

This provides full dot-prompt functionality as well as a mouse/menu driven interface and has a lot of nice features and support for all CL5 index drivers.

Jock

 

[EzLogic]

Hi Michael42, Merry christmas to you.

I had no problem using dBaseIII to modify structures and alter data. Remember to Set Century On ;-)

DBU is not Y2k, you have to modify the code in the DBU.Prg That shipped with Clipper.

As far as dClip, I have never used it. It sounds interesting.

Ali Koumaiha
TeknoSoft Inc
Farmington Hills, Michigan

 

[Michael42]

Thanks all for your suggestions. They were very insightful.

 

[pbsd]

I found the CLUT program on the Simtel web site and it allows you to work with CDX index files as well as NTX in a DBU format. It is a lot more versatile than DBU.

http://www.simtel.net/pub/pd/13996.html

 

[FBM357]

I use a utility named "Bro". It supports CDX and NTX. It's also written in Clipper! Really nice utility