# BLOB

Syntax:

Then: BLOB xx delete

Then: BLOB xx export

Then: BLOB xx import

if: BLOB

if: NOT BLOB

Version Ref: 5.0

Description:

Used to manage Binary Large Objects (BLOBS), which include such items as sound clips, pictures or word processor documents. The items are stored within a filePro record as a variable length field based on the size of the object. The objects are retrieved using external programs to display, edit, print, or to otherwise manipulate them.

Note:

Length and type must be defined as (16,BLOB).

Examples:

BLOB commands:

BLOB field IMPORT filename

Imports contents of "filename" into the specified BLOB field.

BLOB field EXPORT filename

Exports the specified BLOB field into "filename".

BLOB field DELETE

Deletes the specified BLOB field.

BLOB Conditions:

If: BLOB

If: NOT BLOB

Allows you to determine whether the most recent BLOB command succeeded or not.