---
name: "PX_new_blob"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "pxlib-dev"
version: "0.6.9-1+b1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/PX_new_blob"
---

# PX\_new\_blob(3)

Create new instance of Paradox blob file (deprecated)

## NAME

PX\_new\_blob — Create new instance of Paradox blob file (deprecated)

## SYNOPSIS

\#include \<paradox.h\>

pxblob\_t\* PX\_new\_blob(pxdoc\_t \*pxdoc)

## DESCRIPTION

Creates a new instance of a Paradox blob file, which is associated  to the passed database file. This function  must be called before accessing any blob file.

This function is deprecated. Use  **PX\_set\_blob\_file()** 			and **PX\_get\_data\_blob()** 			or **PX\_get\_data\_graphic** instead.

## RETURN VALUE

Returns a pointer to an internal representation of a Paradox  blob file or NULL on failure.

## SEE ALSO

[PX\_open\_blob\_file(3)](/PX_open_blob_file/3.md), [PX\_open\_blob\_fp(3)](/PX_open_blob_fp/3.md)

## AUTHOR

This manual page was written by Uwe Steinmann uwe@steinmann.cx.