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Queries Returning Empty Cursors on Informix

Question: When in production (several users), my Web application starts getting empty cursors when querying the Informix server. I’m sure the ‘right’ results are not empty. Also, I’ve seen, using

Combining Text Fields

Question: How do I combine multiple text fields into a single field? For example, combining someone’s first, middle, and last name into a field called “full name”. I’ve done a

Rebuild Large Table with New Extents

Question: What is the best way to backup and/or unload a table and restore/reload to a new dbtable with new extents? Answer: If you have enough drive space, do an

Using ORDER BY Based on a Parameter

Question: I want to construct an SQL query or stored procedure that will order its result set based on a query parameter. Something like: SELECT *FROM customersORDER BY ? Unfortunately,

Maximizing the Browse Window

Question: When I use the BROWSE command it always displays the results in a normal window. Is there a command to maximize the browse window in the program? Answer: The

Disabling Items in a Listbox

Question: I have a listbox with two properties called DisabledItemBackcolor and Forecolor. How can I disable single items in the listbox? List.Enabled(ItemID)=.F. disables all items (like the Enabled-Property itself). You

Convert Text to Proper Case

Question: I am using SQL Server 7 and would like to convert an uppercase string to proper case. Is there an easy way to do it? Answer: SQL Server has

Creating an Executable File from a Project

Question: I copied my executable file and the VFP6R.DLL, VFPRENU.DLL, FOXUSER.DBF and FOXUSER.FPT files to my user’s PC. When I try to run it, the screen form flashes and the

Current Time/Date Stamp

Question: How do I set up a field in a table to accept the current date and time? And how do I insert the current time/date into this field? Answer: