Connecting to xBase

For information on the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for supported environments, and how to install the appropriate file for your Python distribution, see Package Installation.

For information on the module to import, and how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string, see Establishing a Connection.

Other available connection properties can be used to configure other aspects of the connector capabilities.

Python Version Support

The CData Python Connector for xBase can be installed and used in various Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 distributions.

xBase Version Support

The connector enables you to connect with .dbf files including those used in FoxPro 2.6 and Clipper. The connector supports the dBase III dialect. The connector requires access to a local file folder containing the table files.

See Also

• Using the Connector: Establish connections and query xBase through Python code.
• From SQLAlchemy: Use SQLAlchemy to establish a connection with dialect URL, and interact with xBase data using mapped classes and Sessions.