>>If you're referring to Q128996, I just grabbed it based on your message. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
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>>I guess I'm interested in using the MEM file so the user knows when they're backing up project files, or deleting a project outside of my application (I know, you're saying 'don't do that' - but how about when they want to restore a previously archived project?). Why do you suggest I avoid the mem file?
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>Michael,
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>The reasons to avoid mem files is that they are not multi-user aware. Ther is no locking for them and one user can overwrite another users changes to the mem file. Basically, it is wise advice comming from folks who have been bitten by them in the past. VFP has a beautiful database management language built right in it so use that.

Makes sense - much thanks for the advise.... I'll see if I can make it work within my scheme.