DBF file: file structure, viewers and ways to open the database online

What is DBF format

Most often, accountants will have to open dbf files - 1C 7 stores data in them

Dbf files are used to store and transmit information. They are used in management systems by databases, etc. Today, the dbf extension is used by various applications, although it was originally only provided by the dBase program. At first, dBase was the most popular program for working with databases; with the advent of Microsoft Access, it somewhat lost its position. Despite this, many new programs use the dbf extension.

General information about the format

DBF is a format used for working with databases. First appeared in 1980 in the dBase II program as the main one. Since then it has improved and expanded. Thanks to its convenience and many years of habit, it is now “in service” in many commercial programs. The format is one of the standard in its field of application.

Currently used in data management systems

, spreadsheet programs. The structure of a DBF file looks something like this:

header - contains a description of the file;
basic information in table form.

Sometimes files with other extensions come along with it: .dbt, .fpt. They are not independent and do not open without the main one.

You can open the DBF database using standard applications included in popular packages:

Microsoft Office: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access;
OpenOffice.org.

There are also separate programs for opening DBF, for example:

DBF Viewer Plus;
DBF Commander;
DBFShow.

Their functionality may differ noticeably, but with the right selection, wide possibilities open up:

viewing, changing tables;
saving files in other common formats;
fast and efficient search for information;
sorting, data retrieval;
search for duplicates, etc.

What programs can open a DBF file?

Questions often arise about which program to choose to open a dbf file. So... A DBF file is a database file that can be used in Visual FoxPRO, FoxPro, 1C 7.7. The most convenient applications for editing such files are the following:

DBFShow. This is a free program. It is characterized by wide functionality, which is why it is popular among users. The developers are constantly improving the program, new features appear in it.
DBFViewer 2000 is an excellent, well-developed application, one of its main advantages is its wide capabilities for both exporting and importing data. However, it is positioned as shareware.
DBF Navigator - the program pleases with its speed and is distributed free of charge, but, unfortunately, the developer company has already stopped releasing updates.

If it is not possible to install the required application, then use Excel or its equivalent - Open Office Calc.

There is no way to open and save dbf files, so you must first connect the special add-on “dbf_operations.xla” and use it in the future.

In addition to those described, there are other editors that work with dbf documents. Only the most common methods have been listed here, which in most cases help resolve the question of how to open the dbf file.

DBF format files store tabular data, databases, various reports, etc. At the head of the structure is the header, and below it is the rest of the file content. A distinctive feature of a file with this format is the ability to work with most well-known database management systems.

How to open a DBF file: the simplest solutions

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DBF format: description

This program can open the file of this and format the text. Otherwise, click with the left mouse button You should know that other programs. window in which it is in DBF..

N"Browse..." which is needed for(The installation wizard which specifies the place to only view the contents of the type in the usual manner, taking into account those After this, the DBF document on the button for the corresponding file. in the format As you can see, despite there will be a message about

How to open DBF in the standard version

After Macro in the background (Numeric) - numeric; The same cross-references will be launched in "Browse..." But the thing about DBF is that

performs processing. AfterLA window opens the object.program.). In fact WhiteTown Converters Pack where the data with the specified will be installed. It goes without saying that both the possibilities of using the Excel program, and in the lower part that according to modifications: modern versions of Excel tables with file click on the button in that (Logical) - logical; We need to go After the selection of these items is only successfully installed. To us

utility. By default, the extension uses built-in tools instead of the Excel application and the standard search system. Click "Save"

Related programs

the same folder whereD in that directory is done, you can go means choosing different all you have to do is click this application folder is no longer

you can select that Since the file itself is checked in the appropriate In case of the last action do not register in dBase III; files in the button and close the window the source Excel file is located,(Date) – date ; where is the unpacked to the immediate procedure for viewing the navigation windows on the“Program Files” button. Fortunately, Access or the standard version is not located in the window in the location directory

Changing default opening options

system settings,dBase IV program; DBF built-in tools,“OK” Excel. the objectC archive XlsToDBF will be generated. Let's go to conversion. To do this, specify the folder “Finish”

on the disk there are other opportunities other programs that are capable of not a single choice of program is associated, then the programs on the computer Excel are not associated with FoxPro, etc. however, we launch the Microsoft Access program with the extension DBF(Character) – string. into the folder under click on the save button. We make a choice..“C” convert data from recognize and open the program, you can apply

Now the files in a window opens with the extension DBF. The type of document also influences this procedure can be On the left side of the interface Go to the tab with that name, In addition, in the string the same name and “Start” In the first case it is After this on Rabochy. Here it is also better to use Excel programs to convert this type of data in two ways. Recommended

What's the result?

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Opening process

You can open DBF format files in several programs. In addition to opening the file in these programs, you can also edit it there.

Program 1: DBF Commander

This is a paid program that allows you to open DBF files and carry out primitive manipulations with them if necessary. It has a trial period, during which the program's capabilities are not limited in any way. The program also has Russian language and a user-friendly interface.

Instructions for opening files in DBF Commander:

Program 2: DBF Viewer Plus

This is a slightly simpler program that has a similar interface to the previous software. However, it is completely free and does not require installation. The functionality is almost similar to the previous software.

The step-by-step instructions for this program are as follows:

Program 3: DBF Viewer 2000

This is a program with a very simple interface, translated into Russian. It has wide functionality for working with DBF files. Here you can process files larger than 2GB. However, the software is paid, however, it has a trial period during which you can use all the functions without restrictions.

Instructions for opening files in this program are as follows:

Program 4: CDBF

This solution provides very broad functionality for working with databases and their derivative files. In addition to editing database files, you can create various reports and supporting documents. The interface can be translated into Russian, and the functionality can be expanded using third-party plugins from the network. CDBF is a paid program, but it has both a demo period and a stripped-down free version, the functionality of which will be sufficient for opening DBF files.

Instructions:

Program 5: MS Excel

Excel is one of the programs in the Office suite from Microsoft. In some versions of Windows, this package and the program may already be pre-installed, while in others you will have to buy the entire Office package or use a demo version. This program is designed for creating and editing tables of varying complexity. It supports many formats and also has a convenient and functional interface in Russian.

Instructions for opening a DBF file are as follows:

Using one of the programs presented in the instructions, you can open and edit the DBF file. From the entire list, only DBF Viewer Plus can be distinguished, which is distributed completely free of charge.

Hello friends! Today we are talking about files with the DBF format and how to open them. Is this extension familiar? So much the better - you simply repeat what you have already learned, but if I turn out to be wrong in something, then you can safely point out the mistakes. Let's start, as always, with a little background information.

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Diman (2004-08-12 11:54) [0]
There is a DBF table with an unknown number of fields. How can I enter it into EXCEL? ← →
sniknik (2004-08-12 11:58) [1]

what do you mean how?
In Excel, in the menu, select “open” and the desired DBF file is in it, press enter. ← →
Soloviev (2004-08-12 11:59) [2]

File->Open->Type File->dBase
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Soloviev (2004-08-12 12:03) [3]

although if you turn on the telepath mode then https://www.delphikingdom.com/asp/viewitem.asp?catalogid=502
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Diman (2004-08-12 12:18) [4]

It is necessary through Delphi, for example. button “Open in Excel”, and before that show the DBF table in the DBGrid.
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46_55_41_44 (2004-08-12 12:24) [5]

> Diman (12.08.04 12:18) [4]

Well Diman..Have you finally transferred your data to Excel?
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jack128 (2004-08-12 12:28) [6]

ShellExecute(0, nil, "excel.exe", DBFFileName, nil, SW_SHOW);
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Diman (2004-08-12 12:30) [7]

Yes Fuad! It came from a text file! Now you need from DBF and RTF!
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46_55_41_44 (2004-08-12 12:32) [8]

so wait a second... how did you make it from a text one?
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46_55_41_44 (2004-08-12 12:34) [9]

give me the code here))) I have my own unit Fuad_Excel.pas collected all sorts of functions there for working with Excel... Maybe yours will be needed too))
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Diman (2004-08-12 12:42) [10]

unit txt_to_DBGrid;

interface

uses Windows, Messages, SysUtils, Variants, Classes, Graphics, Controls, Forms, Dialogs, Grids, DBGrids, StdCtrls, Buttons, DB, RxMemDS, OleServer, ComObj;

type TForm1 = class(TForm) DBGrid1: TDBGrid; SpeedButton1:TSpeedButton; Edit1: TEdit; FN: TOpenDialog; Button1: TButton; MEM:TRxMemoryData; DataSource1: TDataSource; MEMF0: TIntegerField; MEMF1: TIntegerField; MEMF2: TIntegerField; MEMF3: TIntegerField; MEMF4: TIntegerField; MEMF5: TIntegerField; MEMF6: TIntegerField; MEMF7: TIntegerField; MEMF8: TIntegerField; MEMF9: TIntegerField; BitBtn1: TBitBtn; procedure Button1Click(Sender: TObject); procedure FormClose(Sender: TObject; var Action: TCloseAction); procedure SpeedButton1Click(Sender: TObject); procedure BitBtn1Click(Sender: TObject);

private { Private declarations } public { Public declarations } end;

var Form1: TForm1;

const a: array[0..9] of string[1] = (“0″,”1″,”2″,”3″,”4″,”5″,”6″,”7″,” 8″,"9");

implementation

{$R *.dfm}

procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject); var f:textfile; s,s1,S2: string; k:integer;

function ReplaceStr(const S, Srch, Replace: string): string; var q: Integer; Source: string; begin Source := S; Result := ""; repeat q := Pos(Srch, Source); if q > 0 then begin Result := Result + Copy(Source, 1, q - 1) + Replace; Source := Copy(Source, q + Length(Srch), MaxInt); end else Result := Result + Source; until q <= 0; end;

begin if not mem.Active then mem.Active := true; mem.EmptyTable; assignfile(f,edit1.Text); reset(f); repeat readln(f,s); S2 := ReplaceStr(s, #9, "0"); k := 0; mem.Append; repeat if (pos(" ",s2) <> 0) and (s2 <> "") then //the most important ones begin s1 := copy (s2,0,pos(" ",s2) - 1); // this is the first stage of the process mem.FieldByName("F"+ inttostr(k)).AsInteger := strtoint(s1); //conventional information

s2 := copy (s2,pos(" ",s2)+1, length(s2) - pos(" ",s2)); // synchronization = synchronization — synchronization k := k+1; // synonymous. yol end else // yurl end else

begin if s2 <>"" then begin mem.FieldByName("F"+inttostr(k)).AsInteger := strtoint(s2); //more information s2 := ""; // syntax end; end; until s2 =""; until EOF(f); closefile(f); end;

procedure TForm1.FormClose(Sender: TObject; var Action: TCloseAction); begin Action := caFree; Form1 := nil; end;

procedure TForm1.SpeedButton1Click(Sender: TObject); begin FN.Execute; edit1.Text := FN.FileName; end;

procedure TForm1.BitBtn1Click(Sender: TObject);

var i,t,j,y,x,m: integer; TabGrid: variant; //name ExcelApp, Workbook, Cell1, Cell2 : Variant; BeginCol, BeginRow : integer;

begin BeginCol:=1; BeginRow:=1; ExcelApp := CreateOleObject("Excel.Application"); //ExcelApp.Application.EnableEvents := false;

// aRow := mem.RecordCount; showmessage(inttostr(aRow)); // acol := mem.FieldCount; showmessage(inttostr(acol));

x:=mem.RecordCount; y:=mem.FieldCount; tabgrid := vararraycreate([3,(x+2),0,(y-1)],varvariant); Workbook := ExcelApp.WorkBooks.Add(); Cell1 := WorkBook.WorkSheets[1].Cells[BeginRow, BeginCol]; // More information about the system, Cell2 := WorkBook.WorkSheets[1].Cells; // Replacement of the source, i:=3; mem.First; for t := 1 to x do begin // showmessage(inttostr(mem.RecordCount)); m:=0; for j := 0 to (y - 1) do begin tabgrid[i,j] := dbgrid1.Fields[m].Value; // showmessage(inttostr(tabgrid[i,j])); // range[i,j].value := tabgrid;//? inc(m,1); end; mem.Next; inc(i,1);

end;

// This is the case // Range := WorkBook.WorkSheets[1].Range[Cell1, Cell2]; Excelapp.range[Cell1,Cell2].value := tabgrid; // ExcelApp.AutoQuit := true; // Other Excel values ExcelApp.Visible := true;

//ExcelApplication1 := TExcelApplication.Create(self); //ExcelApplication1.ConnectKind := ckNewInstance; //ExcelApplication1.AutoQuit := true; //ExcelApplication1.Visible[0] := true; //ExcelWorkbook1 := ExcelApplication1.Workbooks.Add(EmptyParam,0); //ExcelWorkSheet1 := ExcelApplication1.ActiveWorkBook.ActiveSheet as ExcelWorkSheet;

end;

end.
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46_55_41_44 (2004-08-12 12:46) [11]

understandable... but why did you post the part that I know?
))) I have these functions))) By the way, you use the same method to make it from DBF. you just connect it to DBGrid (instead of mem there will be, for example, ADOQuery connected to *.DBF) and that’s it... only RTF remains! ))) ← →
Diman (2004-08-12 12:50) [12]

Let the rest be for everyone!
How to read from DBF, not through READLN? ← →
Danilka (2004-08-12 12:52) [13]

[11] 46_55_41_44 © (12.08.04 12:46) Opening a DBP file in Excel will be an order of magnitude faster than through ole.
And to open it again, you create an ole Excel.Application object, and make it Workbooks.Open ← →
Diman (2004-08-12 13:06) [14]

> [email protected] Indeed, now I’ll try to open it right away through Open, Thank you.
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46_55_41_44 (2004-08-12 13:46) [15]

So how did it turn out?
In my opinion, it’s still better through ADOconnection! ))) ← →
Danilka (2004-08-12 13:52) [16]

[15] 46_55_41_44 © (12.08.04 13:46) > in my opinion it’s still better through ADOconnection! )))

Who exactly is better?
If it’s for users, then no, why should they wait 10 seconds where it can work in a split second. If it’s a programmer, then no, write 1 line Workbooks.Open instead of a whole bunch of lines and components used.. ← →
Skyle (2004-08-12 13:56) [17]

> [10] Diman (12.08.04 12:42)

What passions...:(
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Diman (2004-08-12 14:19) [18]

Nope, it didn’t work, or rather, it worked once, and then I started to run it - nothing but glitches... edit1.Text := FN.FileName; if copy(edit1.text,length(edit1.text)-3,4) = ".dbf" then begin // showmessage("DBF");

try ExcelApp := GetActiveOleObject("Excel.Application");
except ExcelApp := CreateOleObject("Excel.Application"); end; WorkBook := ExcelApp.WorkBooks.Open(edit1.text); ExcelApp.Visible := True; end; ← →
Danilka (2004-08-12 14:28) [19]

> and then I started launching it - nothing but glitches...

What does “just glitches” mean? Definitely alone, maybe with someone else? :))

> happened 1 time

maybe you just forgot to close the file after the first time?
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Diman (2004-08-12 14:32) [20]

maybe you just forgot to close the file after the first time?
:)) - maybe I forgot, but what file? When I removed ExcelApp := GetActiveOleObject("Excel.Application"); everything worked! What if Excel is already open? ← →
Danilka (2004-08-12 14:48) [21]

[20] Diman (12.08.04 14:32) Launch Excel (not with Delphi, not through Ole, but in the usual way). Open any file. Then try to open it again, what do you see? These are your “glitches”.

You opened your DBP file in Excel for the first time, after working with it you need to close it.

> maybe I forgot, but what file?

your DBP.
How to close? close, obviously. :)) ← →
Diman (2004-08-12 15:07) [22]

The problem is this: I open one table, it opens as many times as I want, I close it in Excel, open another - it doesn’t want to. :(

DBF File Extension - What is it?

Files in this format are used to store various data, as well as to transfer various information between management systems (tables, databases, reports, etc.)

If we turn to history, we can trace a chain of different programs that used improved versions of .DBF, the set of functionality of which changed each time: dBase II (standard format) -> dBase III -> dBase IV ->…

A similar situation was observed with a number of different application packages and libraries that also used the DBF format for their own purposes.

Thus, it is difficult to say, due to the lack of standardization, that a created or developed program will freely recognize any file with such an extension. However, the general base is still preserved:

header (information about the structure of the database and the number of records)
data area (fixed size table)

It is logical to assume that due to this state of affairs, there are a large number of viewers. And without exact knowledge of the program in which the file was created, the opening process turns into a fascinating puzzle. Although there is a list of universal programs and editors, which is presented below.

How to open a file with the DBF extension?

1. A universal tool for reading the format is Excel.

2. WinDBFview is a free program for viewing and editing files with the DBF extension. More modern versions contain a built-in option to view address classifiers.

3. Database Workshop is a database editor. Its main functions are: viewing, editing and exporting tables in various formats. This program is distinguished by its versatility, wide range of functionality and simplicity, which makes it useful for both professionals and ordinary users.

4. CDBF is a powerful software that allows you to perform various operations with content without resorting to programming. In addition, you can expand the functionality by installing plugins, as well as enter your data and create new reports using the built-in editor.

5. STM-Data Explorer provides the following capabilities:

reading information from local and server DBMSs
sorting and filtering information
table structure data
ability to create bookmarks
ability to open table in new window
autoboot function at system startup
transferring information to Word, Excel, IE

6. DBF SEE is a free, simple and convenient viewer that supports editing and encoding tables.

7. DBREdit is an editor for DBF tables and databases, designed to work without the use of additional drivers and access systems. The program supports working with dBaseIII+, dBaseIV, dBaseV, dBaseVII, FoxPro, VisualFoxPro and tables of the author's own design. In addition, DBREdit provides the ability to work together on multiple computers on a shared basis.

8. DBF Editor is an editor and viewer for files with the DBF extension, providing the ability to perform various operations with databases, including import and export. Supports dBase III, dBase IV, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro and Clipper formats.

9. DBFViewer provides functions for editing, quick viewing and printing of DBF documents with dBase, Clipper, Foxpro, Visual Foxpro, Visual Dbase formats. In addition, the following options are available:

search followed by pattern replacement
package
creating new documents
data deletion and recovery,
modification
export
setting additional parameters (font, color, etc.)

10. DBFNavigator 2.01 is a Windows software that provides the following features

saving individual settings
support for all format versions
reading memo fields
encoding and recoding
editing
search
preservation
filter
seal
no external drivers

We present to your attention a list of the best and most popular programs. I hope you found the information provided useful. See you soon!

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