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− | '''lookup''' is similar to | + | '''lookup''' is similar to [[locate]] in that it looks for a record in the dataset where the specified search values for the specified fields match. |
If found, the function returns a variant array with the values of the ResultFields (a semicolon-delimited list of desired fields). | If found, the function returns a variant array with the values of the ResultFields (a semicolon-delimited list of desired fields). |
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Definition
Unit: FreePascal, unit db
function Lookup(const KeyFields: string; const KeyValues: Variant; const ResultFields: string): Variant;
Official documentation: none
Description
lookup is similar to locate in that it looks for a record in the dataset where the specified search values for the specified fields match.
If found, the function returns a variant array with the values of the ResultFields (a semicolon-delimited list of desired fields). If not found, it returns Null. In neither case does it change the current physical record/cursor.
KeyFields can be a single field name or a semicolon-separated list of fields.
KeyValue can be a variant or a variant array and the number of items must match the number of fields specified in KeyFields.
Note: Lookup is only implemented in non-unidirectional datasets, i.e. you must be able to move back and forwards through the dataset.
See also
- [1] Description of how to use lookup with Delphi