It really depends what kind of data you need to store. For some purposes a database is ideal, for others it's overkill.
As far as the format changing, don't worry too much there has always been a transition period when RS switched engines, during which you could use both the new and old engine to convert to the new format. As far as I know the only thing that killed the old RealDatabase format is the Intel switch, it would still work on PPC or in Rosetta. Math On 4/17/07, Hector Schisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In rewriting some software, I've a choice. Use binary files for > files associated with program (as I have been) or use RealDatabases > for said files. > > I've never used RealDatabases for this purpose, but it seems they'd > be handy (e.g. built into structure are quick search of records and > quick file edits). Not sure if there's any down side to such a > switch (e.g. file size, speed of loading, stability, future database > modification by RealSoftware, and see note below) and am wonder if > anyone else uses RealDatabases for such purpose. Note: the files > need an icon associated with it's program (to be recognized by user) > and when clicked they should open in said program. _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
