Multiple-record functions

Multiple-record functions allow you to perform add, update, delete, and print functions on multiple records within a database. The Mass functions (Mass Add, Mass Update, Mass Delete) become available whenever a query produces a record list, that is, the desired function acts upon the records in the record list.

Note: The Mass functions may require use of the Administration Mode check box when starting Database Manager.

The topics below comprise an example of how to use multiple-record functions. Follow the steps in this order. If you skip a step, the example will not work.

1. Add multiple records using a literal value
2. Add multiple records using a variable value
3. Update multiple records using a literal value
4. Update multiple records using a variable value
5. Avoid invalid duplicate or null key errors
6. Delete multiple records
7. View multiple records using an alternate form

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Related concepts

Adding multiple records
Updating multiple records
Mass add/update function errors

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Print multiple records