For a CDaoTableDef object, the return value specifies characteristics of the table represented by the CDaoTableDef object and can be a sum of these constants:
long GetAttributes( );
Return Value
Returns a value that indicates one or more characteristics of a CDaoTableDef object.
Remarks
Constant |
Description |
|---|---|
dbAttachExclusive |
For databases that use the Microsoft Jet database engine, indicates the table is an attached table opened for exclusive use. |
dbAttachSavePWD |
For databases that use the Microsoft Jet database engine, indicates that the user ID and password for the attached table are saved with the connection information. |
dbSystemObject |
Indicates the table is a system table provided by the Microsoft Jet database engine. |
dbHiddenObject |
Indicates the table is a hidden table provided by the Microsoft Jet database engine. |
dbAttachedTable |
Indicates the table is an attached table from a non-ODBC database, such as a Paradox database. |
dbAttachedODBC |
Indicates the table is an attached table from an ODBC database, such as Microsoft SQL Server. |
A system table is a table created by the Microsoft Jet database engine to contain various internal information.
A hidden table is a table created for temporary use by the Microsoft Jet database engine.
For related information, see the topic "Attributes Property" in DAO Help.
Requirements
Header: afxdao.h