Quickest way to enable data encryption

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hua
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Quickest way to enable data encryption

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Hi guys,

If I want to modify existing source code to enable encryption of data in dbf's what's the quickest (ok, ok and also free :wink:; if possible ) route that I could take?

What options do I have for having the feature in a 16 bit programs? In 32 bit programs?

TIA for sharing your experience and expertise
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Hua,

You may use FWH Encrypt() and Decrypt() functions, to encrypt each field content before saving it, then use Decrypt() to read the encrypted field data.
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FiveWin's Encrypt and Decrypt functions are fine if you are only going to encrypt character fields (they don't support encrypting of date, numeric, or logical fields).

If you want a good encrypting free tool take a look to the Advantage Local Server functions ADSEnableEncrypt()
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Post by hua »

Antonio Linares wrote: You may use FWH Encrypt() and Decrypt() functions, to encrypt each field content before saving it, then use Decrypt() to read the encrypted field data.
I'm aware of these functions. I was just hoping there maybe something along the line of use <cDbf> encrypt "password". That would cut down a lot of work as I'm working with an existing source. Thaks for the reply anyway. BTW, thanks also for reactivating my forum account Antonio.
RF wrote: If you want a good encrypting free tool take a look to the Advantage Local Server functions ADSEnableEncrypt()
Thanks for the pointer Rene :)
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Hua,

You are welcome,
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