GENERATE

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Adds random records to the current table.

Syntax

GENERATE [<expN>]

<expN>

A number of random-data records to add to the current table. If you specify a <expN> value that is less than or equal to 0, no records are generated. If you don't specify a value for <expN>, dBASE Plus prompts you for a number.

Description

GENERATE fills a table with sample data. If a table contains existing records, GENERATE leaves them intact and adds <expN> records to the table.

GENERATE does not create data for memo or binary fields.

OODML

No equivalent.