> > Doesn't the Blob field type aggregate all of it's data into a single
> > .FPT file (and 2gb limit) per table? Please tell me no, but that's > > what I'm seeing in the doc. > > > > I favor the association of files with tables using naming > convention mentioned by Peter. This way the app can be given a drive > or a folder to scan for associated content. While it leads to proliferation of > > files, there is no size limit and the user has a greater deal of > > access and control over the files that do exist. I guess it depends > > on the application, so it's nice to have choices. > That is old school. What happens when drives are mapped differently? UNC's (all paths used by app are registered in a "profile" table) ... and it's certainly not a show stopper for the app to prompt with the locator for a new drive/path in the event some app-related files are moved. As always, the rule I follow is that my app must be able to run with only VFP installed. This has consequences, true, but I wouldn't be sucke(er)d into forcing tractor-trailers on customers who only need a compact Ferrari :) Bill > Stephen Russell _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
