On Nov 04, 2006 10:36 PM, Greg wrote:
> My app needs to have a registration file to run. Currently 
> I put a settings folder in the same location as the
> application and the app looks for it. 
> However, I am a mac user, and I am wondering if the license 
> file is more properly stored in the registry on Window's
> systems. Perhaps the preferences for the app too?

The registry is the right place for this type of data.

Take a look at these previous posts on the NUG about this subject:

RegistryItem crash course for dumb Mac users?
<http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/realbasic-nug/2005-12/msg00152.html>

[OT] Windows Registry tutorial?
<http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/realbasic-nug/2006-04/msg00999.html>

Write the app preference
<http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/realbasic-nug/2006-05/msg00259.html>

RE: Write the app preference
<http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/realbasic-nug/2006-05/msg00306.html>
(this message has some links to useful posts from Aaron about this subject)

Carlos
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