Skip to main content
OCLC Support

OpenWorkFormForDatabase

Find the syntax, use, parameters, return values, and an example for the OpenWorkFormForDatabase macro command in Connexion client.
Syntax BOOL = CS.OpenWorkformForDatabase (sFormat) (sDatabase)
Use to Open a workform to create a record of a specified MARC type for a specified database, including WorldCat, and LC authority file.
Parameters
  • For sFormat, enter the type of format you want the workform to have, enclosed in quotation marks.
    • Enter one of the following values for a WorldCat workform:
      • bks for Books
      • com for Computer Files
      • cnr* for Continuing Resources
      • map for Maps
      • mix for Mixed Materials
      • sco for Scores
      • rec for Sound Recordings
      • vis for Visual Materials
        *Formerly ser (Serials). You can use either cnr or ser.
    • Enter one of the following values for authority workforms:
      • abl for a blank workform
      • acn for Conference Name
      • acr for Corporate Name
      • age for Geographics
      • apn for Personal Name
      • asr for Series
      • aut for Uniform Title
  • For sDatabase, enter WC for WorldCat, AF for the LC authority file.
Return values TRUE if the action is successful, or FALSE if not.