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I have a TABLE FILE where I want to create a focus db. Thus, I use the following line:

ON TABLE HOLD AS Test_Database FORMAT FOCUS

However, when looking in Explorer, the names of the 2 files created are lower case:

test_database.foc
test_database.mas

I can use a -DOS RENAME command and change it from lower to mixed case for both files. But I was wondering if there's a setting, or something, in WebFocus such that filenames would be saved the way I type it - i.e., mixed case - without using extra lines (the DOS commands).

Thanks,
Mark

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I'm not sure why you need to do that. I suggest you use all uppercase for the HOLD AS TEST_DATBASE. That way you won't have to deal with -DOS commands.


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BabaNYC,

I like using mixed case for filenames. That way, I can cut down on underscores. Plus, using all uppercase, as in your example, does the same as in my example - the files still end up all lowercase in Explorer.

Thanks,
Mark


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Unfortunately, regardless of the case you use in the HOLD AS, the file on disk will be in lowercase. For instance take a look at the apps/ibisamp directory you'll see that car.mas is all lowercase even though we usually type TABLE FILE CAR. BTW, TABLE FILE car and TABLE FILE Car work the same.


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