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DataSource :: platformIndependence - Create platform independent database

Platform independence (PIF - platform independent format) is a feature, which can be set for new databases. Databases created as PIF database can be copied directly between different hardware without conversion.

Return value:  Success ( bool  )

The value is true when the function was executed successfully. Otherwise the value is set to false.

Implementation overview

Implementation details

  1. Platform independence required?
    bool DataSource  :: platformIndependence (  )

    The function returns true, when platform independence is required and false otherwise.

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  3. Set platform independence
    bool DataSource  :: platformIndependence ( bool bState )

    The property can be set to true in order to create platform independent database format (PIF). The setting has an effect only, when the database to be opened does not yet exist and will be created.

    • bState - Success

      The value is true when the function was executed successfully. Otherwise the value is set to false.

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