Returns the number of fields in a table.
Syntax
FCOUNT([nWorkArea | cTableAlias])
Returns
Numeric
Arguments
nWorkArea
Specifies the work area of the table for which FCOUNT( ) returns the number of fields.
FCOUNT( ) returns 0 if a table isn't open in the work area you specify.
cTableAlias
Specifies the alias of the table for which FCOUNT( ) returns the number of fields.
Visual FoxPro generates an error message if you specify a table alias that doesn't exist.
Remarks
If you omit the optional arguments, FCOUNT( ) returns the number of fields in the table open in the currently selected work area.