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Is data file locked

Is data file locked -> Function result

ParameterTypeDescription
Function resultBoolean🡐True = file/segment locked False = file/segment not locked

Description​

The Is data file locked command returns True if the data file of the open database or at least one of its segments is locked — i.e. write protected.

Placed, for instance, in the , this command enables the prevention of any risk of accidental opening of a locked data file.

Example​

This method will prevent the opening of the database if the data file is locked:

 If(Is data file locked)
    ALERT("The data file is locked. Impossible to open database.")
    QUIT 4D
 End if