How can I tell what version of the dBASE format a .dbf file is?

Question

I have a variety of dbf files I am currently working with and it would be helpful for me to know the exact version of the dBASE format they are in, e.g. dBASE III, IV, 5.0, etc.

Is there a way to determine this?

you already know they are dBase and not foxpro files? – datatoo Jul 11 '11 at 12:53 — datatoo, Jul 11 '11 at 12:53

score 4 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 12 '11 at 17:37

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The answer is on the first byte:

According to these two links, use a hex viewer and read the first byte.

edited Jul 12 '11 at 17:37

mindless.panda

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answered Jul 12 '11 at 14:18

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How can I tell what version of the dBASE format a .dbf file is?

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