Thanks Shawn.  I knew it would be something simple.  It almost always
is.  I will give that a try.  Looks like you are the real stud here!  =P
 
 
Take care.
 
Dave~

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Hey Stud,

> First question is what is the best recomended data model
> for a simple database. 

I'd recommend MS Access as the actual data store, and ADO as the
data access technology.


> Second question,(most important) how do I make sure the
> code will know where to find the data source once the
> program is packaged and distributed.

The best way (esp. for ADO) is to build the path when the
application loads. I use this type of code all the time:
  sDBPath = app.Path & "\" app.EXEName & ".mdb"


> When you set up your data connections in VB it seems that
> these values need to be hard coded during the design
> process.  I've tried to assign the path value at runtime
> but I am not having any luck.  The packaging process does 
> note seem to account adequately for this.

Remove the connection before you package it. Have it do it all
dynamically onload.

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
http://12PointDesign.com/
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