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Q269284: INFO: Undocumented Function SYS(1104)

Article: Q269284
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbvfp600 kbXBase kbGrpDSFox kbDSupport
Last Modified: 29-JUL-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 6.0 
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SUMMARY
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The SYS(1104) function may be used to force Visual FoxPro to purge unused
buffers.

NOTE: This function is undocumented, and therefore may be changed or omitted,
without notice, in future releases of Visual FoxPro. The reliability of this
function is not guaranteed.

MORE INFORMATION
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Calling this function can improve performance after executing commands that make
extensive use of memory buffers. This function is also useful when you are
manipulating large tables.

REFERENCES
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(c) Microsoft Corporation 2000, All Rights Reserved. Contributions by John
Desch, Microsoft Corporation.


Additional query words: SYS() BUFFER 1104

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Keywords          : kbvfp600 kbXBase kbGrpDSFox kbDSupport 
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP600
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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