True, but doesn't the same header lock occur every time the record count needs to be updated? I suppose it doesn't take as long as the validation. Anyway, the problem becomes if the client doesn't notice for an extended period of time, there is a potential significant loss of data. So that has to be weighed against the "becomes a real real pain in the a*se" factor... <g>
Dave Crozier wrote: > Richard, > You are of course correct - well spotted. I agree on the second comment, but > in a multi user environment the file locking becomes a real real pain in the > a*se. > -- Richard Kaye Vice President Artfact/RFC Systems Voice: 617.219.1038 Fax: 617.219.1001 For the fastest response time, please send your support queries to: Technical Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Australian Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] All Other Requests - [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------- This message has been checked for viruses before sending. --------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ 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 Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** 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.

