> Hi
>
> I have been able to get all the table names in a DB using
> (interBaseExpress):
>
> .GetTableNames
>
> Also for each table I can get the fields using:
>
> .GetFieldName
>
> But how can I get the field type (Varchar, INteger, etc)
>

You should actually use the Borland newsgroups to ask IBX questions.
However, in general, for any dataset in Delphi, use the FieldKind property
of the specific field to get the type of data it contains. If you want a
more accurate view of data types, you will need to read the system tables.

Woody (TMW)

"Start every day off with a smile and get it over with."
-- W. C. Fields