Positions the cursor on the last record in the dataset.
Syntax:
procedure Last;
Description:
Call Last to position the cursor on the last record in the dataset and make it the active record. Last posts any changes to the active record and:
- Clears the record buffers.
- Sets the cursor to the end of the dataset.
- Fetches the last record, positions the cursor on it, and makes it the active record.
- Fetches any additional records required for display, such as those needed to fill out a grid control.
- Sets the Eof property to True.
- Broadcasts the record change so that data controls and linked detail sets can update.
TDataSet uses internal, protected methods to position the database cursor and to fetch additional records required for display. In TDataSet, these internal methods are abstract. Descendant classes implement these methods to enable the Last method to work.