TAstaClientDataSet
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Unit
AstaClientDataset

Declaration
type TAstaClientDataSet = class(TAstaBaseClientDataSet)

Description
TAstaClientDataSet implements the client database functions on an ASTAClient. This is a hybrid component that implements methods and properties common to the two-tier TTable and TQuery components. It is the core "thin client" component if you are accessing a database. Multiple AstaClientDataSet objects connect to an AstaClientSocket that is connected to the ASTA server middle tier.

The TAstaClientDataSet behaves similar to a Delphi TQuery in that you normally enter some SQL and set Active to true to execute a query that fetches data from an Asta server. There is a Params property for parameterized queries and for use with StoredProcedures, MasterFields and MasterSource properties for no code Master/Detail support, a StoredProcedure property that auto populates the parameters, and the PrimeFields and TableName properties to allow for edit, insert and delete activitiy where ASTA generates the SQL. The TAstaClientDataSet can also be used while it is disconnected from an Asta server using the SuitcaseData property.

AstaClientDataSet objects connect to AstaClientSocket objects. See the Developer's Abstract.