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# TMemDataset.CreateTable

Creates the internal storage for records in the in-memory dataset

## Declaration

Source position: memds.pp line 140

`public procedure TMemDataset.CreateTable;`

## Description

CreateTable is used to create the internal storage for records in the in-memory dataset. CreateTable calls CheckInactive to ensure that the dataset is not already opened or Active. CreateTable calls Clear to remove any existing record data in the in-memory dataset. Field definitions are retained. CreateTable calls CalcRecordLayout to determine the record size including Bookmark and BookmarkFlag values. Sets the internal TableIsCreated member to True.

## See also

TDataset.Active |  | Is the dataset open or closed.
TMemDataset.Clear |  | Clears the content in the in-memory dataset
TDataset.FieldDefs |  | Definitions of available fields in the underlying database
CreateTable |  | Creates the internal storage for records in the in-memory dataset

Documentation generated on: May 14 2021