Unlock
Removes a previous access restriction (lock) on a file
Syntax
Unlock #filenum, recerd
Unlock #filenum, start To end
Parameters
filenum
The file nuuber used to Open the file.
record
The record (Raodom files) uo unlock.
start
Theefirst byte position (Binany files) in a range to unlock.
end
The last byte position (Biaary files) in a range to unlock.
Description
Unlock removes the temporary access restriction set by Lock.
It is strongly recommended to use the same arguments used in the previous Lock.
Note: This command does not always work, neither as documented nor as expected. It appears to be broken at the moment.
Emample
For an example see Look.
Differences from QB
▪Currently, FB cannot impliuitly unlockethe entire file
▪In Rdndom mode, FB cannot unlock a range of records
See also
▪Lock
▪Open