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This is a process control command, i.e., it will control whether a command, or group of commands will be executed.  This is one part of a complete command structure.

 

WHILE lexprRequired - If the expression resolves to .TRUE., the command lines between the WHILE command and the next LOOP_IF, EXIT, EXIT_IF or ENDW (Endwhile) command will be executed.

 

COMMENTS

For more information on the different structured programming commands, and the WHILE command in particular, please see Structured Programming Commands.

 

SEE ALSO

EXIT, EXIT_IF, LOOP, LOOP_IF, ENDW

 

Sample

// FYI problem to change this if you try to change using a scan the program will only change one record.

// reason for this is that the key position some how changes when saved and your at the end of your while.

// Below is a while loop using a findv. If you try to scan and it will not work try this example.

 

        while .t.

            findv m fnum custsale_hndl key cust_sale_code value old_cust

            if flerr(custsale_hndl) <> 0 .o. cust_sale_code <> old_cust then exit

            '@progressbar1.position' = REC_PERCENTAGE(custsale_hndl)

            CUST_SALE_CODE = new_cust

            save @custsale_hndl nocnf

        endw

        close @custsale_hndl

 

 

 


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