File functions enable an application to use predefined report scripts, data files and calculation scripts against the active database. There are also functions for importing and exporting data to and from both text and binary files.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| EsbArchiveBegin | Prepares database for archive by setting READ-ONLY status. |
| EsbArchiveEnd | After archive, returns database status to READ-WRITE. |
| EsbCalcFile | Executes a calc script against the active database from a file. |
| EsbExport | Allows the exporting of data from the current database to a text file. |
| EsbImport | Allows the importing of data from text files and other sources to the current database. |
| EsbListDbFiles | Retrieves information on specified index and data files |
| EsbReportFile | Sends a report specification to the active database from a file. |
| EsbSetDefaultCalcFile | Sets the default calc script for the active database from a calc script file. |
| EsbUpdateFile | Sends an update specification to the active database from a file. |