> >> I use a MySQL table that has the structure cKeyField, cKeyValue, > >> cKeyType when creating the oSettings object. I prefer that > >> over the INI idea, as it's much easier, imo. > >> > > Ditto that, except I use plain VFP tables. Unless the requirement is
> > to give users text format access to the controls, then why not take > > advantage of built-in capabilities? > > > > > > Bill > > > >> Michael J. Babcock, MCP > >> > > Bill, yes one of the reasons to use INI files is because they can be > very simply modified using something like Notepad. Also I have one > situation where my app is co-existing with another app whose INI > settings I can make use of. Paul, tables can be shared as well. But I understand your requirement. All I can think to say is that it might be good to put a comment at the top of the .ini files reminding users of the importance of reading the doc carefully before making any changes, and saving a copy of the .ini file before changing it so they can fall back. Bill > Cheers _______________________________________________ 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.
