This relational external file example is virtually identical to The Relational Inline Example. The difference between the two is that in this external case, the data is on external data files, rather than being included in the script file. If you have not already done so, please read topic The Relational Inline Example before continuing here.
The script file for this relational external example is on c:\es\bridge\eschool\head_relational_full.txt. It differs from the inline version on c:\es\bridge\eschool\head_relational.txt by having the data file directives specify external data files, as shown in Figure 5-47.
Figure 5-47: The Data File Directives of the Relational External Example script file
Here, each of the nine file references are made with the /FileName directives. The import log is almost the same as that in the The Relational Inline Example. The only difference is in the log that shows the file and record access, as shown in Figure 5-48.
Figure 5-48: The Record Access portion of the Import Log for the Relational External Example
As the record counts show, in Figure 5-48, this example reads all the records in the sample files rather, than the abbreviated versions.
Pocket eSchool User Manual Topics Map
Overview
Pocket eSchool
Installing Pocket eSchool
Installing eSchool PDA Edition
Downloading your School's Data
Importing Data
The Small File Example
The Flat File Example
The Full Flat Example
The Physical File Types Example
The Relational Inline Example
The Relational External Example <----- You are here
The Pinnacle Example
The Principalm Example
Script File Directive Reference
Using the Hex Viewers
The eSchool Data Dictionary
Viewing the Imported Data
Preparing the Demographic Data Grids
Setting the Download Specifications
Downloading to a Palm
Downloading to a Pocket PC
Update Notes