Hi Mike

I'm trying to avoid using vfp, as I think it always modifies the memo fields and doesn't update the mdx.

I just checked out your link.. will look into it further. I ALWAYS like open source solutions and the open source model.. so I'm hoping it will be a fit.

Thanks!

>Hi David,
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>Can't you USE the table in VFP and then use COPY TO TYPE FOX2X after you have made your structural changes? (see the help on COPY TO)
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>Update: I was just trying out DBFDesigner 4. It may do what you need and is Open Source.
>http://www.fabforce.net
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>>I am responsible for maintaing a Goldmine 6.5 installation which uses dbase iv dbfs. Some of the changes I make I do programmatically with the ODBC driver. but If I open the files in vfp the structure gets changed and its a mess.
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>>I need a better way to do adhoc changes.
>>I tried dbfviewer2000 an br4.exe and there is another utility called br4.exe, but they are all pretty klunky.
>>I just downloaded a 30 trial version of the new 'dbase' from dbase.com. does the trick but it's 679 dollars to go live.. a lot of money for an app I only have to maintain once every few months. I just placed a bid on ebay for an original copy of dbase iv version 1.1 - for $12.
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>>does anyone know of any other solutions, or other ways to get a hold of dbase iv in case i don't win the bid.
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>>Thanks