ADO Delete Method (Recordset object)

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ADO Recordset object >>Delete Method

The Delete method is used to delete the current record or a group of records. After deleting a record, the deleted record remains current until you move to a different record.

Note:
If you are in batch update mode the deletion happens when you call the UpdateBatch method.
To use this method assure that the Recordset object allows record deletion.
If this method fails, the provider will not stop the execution, but it will send a warning to the Errors Collection. 

Syntax

objRecordset.Delete affectrecords

Example

bjRecordset.Delete
objRecordset.UpdateBatch

 
Parameter

Description

affectrecords An AffectEnum value that specifies which records this method will delete. Default is adAffectCurrent
 

AffectEnum Values

Constant Value

Description

adAffectCurrent 1 Deletes only the current record
adAffectGroup 2 Deletes only records that satisfy the Filter setting (Filter must be set to a FilterGroupEnum value or an array of Bookmarks)