Hello Myles,

> I would like to use the data dictionary information in my database,
> particularly the Description information, for columns to be displayed to
> users when they ask for further help on determining the purpose of a
> particular field on a form.
>
> How can I get access to this information from my client application?

Check out the RDB$DESCRIPTION field in the RDB$RELATION_FIELDS system table.


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