But due to an error in ClientDataSets (which I use a lot as "Memory
tabels") it looks like I will have to stick with the Integers for a
while. ClientDataSets (even in Delphi 7) are having some trouble
handling 64 bit integers (when used in a field you want to use for
sorting or searching - e.g. locate):
http://qc.borland.com/wc/wc.exe/details?ReportID=2626

Pelle

--- In IBObjects@yahoogroups.com, "Artur Anjos" <artur@a...> wrote:
> Pelle,
>
> Since I'm working with D5, I have that quind of problems too
often. What I
> realized is, even without having that method, TIBOQuery is aware
of a Int64
> field, and always give you the right answer in a AsString statment
(ie,
> internally it calls Int64ToStr on this fields to return you the
string).
> It's easy for you to use this value and create a new method.
>
> Artur