Its sort of what I do but only the first bit. open the file and copy to. I also have a 2 directory system which backs up to alternative directories each time. Allen
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Crozier Sent: 07 February 2008 11:36 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Backing up data from a running application Al, and others, I have a 24/7 system here running with a VFP backup which periodically scans the tables in the database and then creates a new database and uploads the tables to it as required. The only thing it won't do is copy over stored procedures and RI conditions as I only use the DBC container to hold tables and do all the RI stuff programmatically. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1263 - Release Date: 06/02/2008 20:14 _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.

