Type: Boolean

Specifies whether read consistency is supported.

true if the table supports read consistency; otherwise, false.

The advantage of read consistency is that a snapshot of the data can be used in situations where you do not want the data to change during the transaction. For example, you can print a report and be sure that other users have not updated the report data. Further, this function does not negatively affect the concurrency of the system in a multi-user environment.

The Classic Database Server supports read consistency as an integral part of the database architecture. SQL Server does not support this feature. It implements a consistent snapshot by locking data as it is read to prevent other users from changing it. This significantly reduces concurrency for tables that are frequently accessed by multiple users.

This function works the same as the READCONSISTENCY Function (Record).

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