Description
Deletes all the items from a value list or code table associated with a DataWindow column. (A value list is called a code table when it has both display and data values.) ClearValues does not affect the data stored in the column.
Applies to
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DataWindow type |
Method applies to |
|---|---|
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PowerBuilder |
DataWindow control, DataWindowChild object, DataStore object |
Syntax
PowerBuilder
integer dwcontrol.ClearValues ( string column ) integer dwcontrol.ClearValues ( integer column )
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Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
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dwcontrol |
A reference to a DataWindow control or DataStore. |
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column |
The column whose value list you want to delete. Column can be a column number (integer) or a column name (string). |
Return value
Returns 1 if it succeeds and -1 if an error occurs. The return value is usually not used.
Usage
The edit style of the column can be DropDownListBox, Edit, or RadioButton. ClearValues has no effect when column has the EditMask or DropDownDataWindow edit style.
Examples
This statement clears all values from the drop-down list of dw_Employee's status column:
dw_Employee.ClearValues("status")See also
