how to modify dbf files in Ruby?

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I found https://github.com/infused/dbf is only for reading, is there some ready-made gem that can help me to modify the record of dbf file? I can modify the file by destop software like Gtkdbfeditor, but I would like to do it in Ruby. Thanks.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 11 '14 at 13:07

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You can use this library instead:

https://github.com/spatialnetworks/shp-ruby

answered Sep 11 '14 at 13:07

victor sosa

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I am glad to hear that's work for you – victor sosa Sep 12 '14 at 13:10

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

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I'm not aware of a direct way (so someone else might have a better answer) but I believe there are ODBC connnectors you can use... here's an old SO Post on this

So if you can install an ODBC driver for your dbs that might be a way forward.

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answered Sep 11 '14 at 12:06

SteveTurczyn

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yep, ODBC is an option for that, but [shp-ruby](https://github.com/spatialnetworks/shp-ruby) is a better choice for me, thanks for your answer. – Zernel Sep 12 '14 at 08:25
Not a problem... I myself am glad to have learned about shp-ruby ! Cheers Steve – SteveTurczyn Sep 12 '14 at 08:27

how to modify dbf files in Ruby?

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