Ebase: Dll
if (eb_OpenDatabase(dbFolder, 1, out IntPtr handle) == 0) var output = new StringBuilder(4096); eb_ExecuteCommand(handle, "USE customers; LIST ALL;", output, output.Capacity); Console.WriteLine(output.ToString());
using System.Runtime.InteropServices; public class EBaseInterop ebase dll
Locate your ebase.dll (typically in the eBase program directory or C:\Windows\System32 ). Run dumpbin /exports on it. The functions you discover will open the door to a new level of eBase automation. Have you built an integration using the eBase DLL? Share your experiences or ask questions in the comments below. if (eb_OpenDatabase(dbFolder, 1, out IntPtr handle) == 0)
public void RunQuery(string dbFolder)
In the world of specialized database management, eBase has long held a reputation for speed, security, and a uniquely flat-file architecture that defies the complexity of traditional SQL engines. However, the true hidden gem for power users and developers lies beneath the surface: the eBase DLL (Dynamic Link Library) . Have you built an integration using the eBase DLL
| Function Name | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | | eb_OpenDatabase | Load a database structure into memory. | | eb_SetIndex | Select the active ordering tag/file. | | eb_GotoTop / eb_GotoBottom | Navigate the current record pointer. | | eb_Seek | Perform a binary search on the selected index. | | eb_ExecuteCommand | Run an eBase command string (e.g., BROWSE , USE ). | | eb_GetErrorText | Retrieve the last error code as a human-readable string. |