Hello, > Understanding what underlying operations aren't safe, is helpful.
Im not sure what this should mean. Can you please elaborate. > If there's never any writers, why bother keeping it on the network? I do have reasons, most of which are based on particular customer requirenments. > Have your program "check the network server" for a newer version of the > file and copy it down if necessary. > This will reduce network traffic because you won't be checking for locks > every query... All good suggestions. Notwithstanding, Id still like very much to know the answer to the question if there's anybody reading who knows it? Thanks ion Advance. -- Best regards, djm mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]