I guess it's just personal preference:) My preference goes with "insert into" (especially if non buffered has pros over append blank/replace).
Cetin

>I guess I don't understand why you WOULD NOT use this command, or why there is a concern.
>what am I missing?
>
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>>>Please give me an answer, can I use INSERT INTO command in multiuser application.
>>>Please reply as soon.
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Jignesh
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>>Sometimes it is considered the recommended approach. It is supposed to be faster, since there is one single command.
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>>But personally, for batch processing I prefer an APPEND BLANK, followed by a REPLACE. If this is combined with buffering, and transactions, it seems to me that I have more control over all the details. Tell me if you are interested in sample code.