Searching Datasets

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If a dataset is not unidirectional, you can search against it using the Locate and Lookup methods. These methods enable you to search on any type of columns in any dataset.

The following topics discuss Locate and Lookup in greater detail:

• Using Locate
• Using Lookup

Note: Some TDataSet descendants introduce an additional family of methods for searching based on an index. For information about these additional methods, see Using Indexes to Search for Records.

See Also

• Modifying Data
• Opening and Closing Datasets
• Determining Dataset States
• Navigating Datasets
• Displaying and Editing a Subset of Data Using Filters
• Types of Datasets
• Calculating Fields
• Using TDataSet Descendants