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Quickest way to enable data encryption

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:46 am
by hua
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

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:16 am
by Antonio Linares
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.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:26 pm
by R.F.
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()

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:27 am
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 :)

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:54 am
by Antonio Linares
Hua,

You are welcome,