Moore, Chris ( BIUK ) wrote:
> I want to write an applet that reads a (text) log file generated by a
> third pary application.  This application keeps the file open while it
> is running.
> 
> I can open the log in notepad (even while the application is running)
> and read the lines of info.
> 
> However, I cannot open the file for reading through Delphi.  Whenenever
> I try I get a "file open" error.  

You'll need to open the file in read-only mode and allow sharing. How 
you do that depends on how you're trying to open the file. What kind of 
file code are you using?

-- 
Rob
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