One problem I came up against with external data files is that they are not multi user i.e. one user accessing it locks all other users out. I am on v14 so things might have changed.
David Samson Manchester UK > A sideways question for your concept. > > 1) Are you creating the tables in the main structure or using the external > datafile( CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS DATAFILE > <<$_t_CustomTablesPath>>;) .(I use an external datafile structure for some > things-very useful..it could be useful in your scenario as the created > tables and data could remain intact with new builds. > > > > Nigel Greenlee > > > ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************

