Robert Crossley wrote: > But if you replace the text file, MapInfo rewrites the tab file > again, and gets the field wrong again. Am not sure of the trigger, > but thought perhaps it is the time stamps on the tab and text files? > I assume that it does this so as not to corrupt index files.
It the same with DBF files. > Not sure what to do about this (I don't have to have indices), as I > want to replace this text file frequently during the day - and not > have to edit the tab files each time. I could write a routine that > copies the tab file before it replaces the text file, but really.... Try to make the TAB file readonly. That might help or perhaps MapInfo barks? Regards Uffe --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 8900
