Importing DBF Data into the Utilities Datasheet

RockWorks | Utilities | File | Import | DBF

This program is used to import the contents of a ".dbf" file created in a database manager such as DBase, FoxPro, etc., into the Utilities datasheet.

Menu Options

DBF Database Name: Click to browse for the DBF file to be imported.
Insert a check-mark in the box for each field that you wish to import into the datasheet. You may choose the Select All or Clear All buttons to help you.

Step-by-Step Summary

Access the RockWorks Utilities program tab.
Select File | New | Blank to create a new datasheet, if necessary, so that any existing data is not overwritten.
With the new datasheet displayed select the File menu's Import command, and choose the DBF option from the pop-up menu.
Enter the requested menu settings, described above.
Click OK.

The program will import the selected fields into the main RockWorks datasheet, using either the current column headings or creating new headings as you requested.
To adjust any of the column headings or styles, choose the Columns | Column Properties option.