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BOTTOM_RECORDS Function

Syntax

Filter_Expression as C = bottom_records(count as n[,filter as c])

Arguments

Filter_Expression

A character filter expression that selects records from a table. Numeric

count

A positive number. Numeric

filter

Optional. A character filter expression that selects records from a table. Character

Description

Return the bottom 'count' records for a given sort order.

Discussion

BOTTOM_RECORDS() is a special function used only in queries to return the bottom Quantity of records in a table for a given sort order. If the optional filter is supplied, only the records selected by the filter are returned. Note : The term "bottom" does not imply that record values are examined. "Bottom" means last, given the current sort order.

Example

See Record Sampling Functions for more information. 'The following query returns the bottom 10 orders placed after 'May 1, 2000.

dim tbl as P
dim inx as P
tbl = table.current()
query.filter = "bottom_records(10, \"orderdate > {5/1/2000}\")"
query.order = "order_total"
inx = tbl.query_create()
topparent.resynch()

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