>Viv,
>
>I think I can get around these limitations for an eval version of our software. Are you using it?

Not in earnest. Just looking at the possibilities/limitations at present.

>I was just looking for any tips on getting started and making a connection.

I see that Darren has given a connection string example

>Do you know if you have to port your SQL data (.mdf) to the compact format (.sdf)?

Yes. I've been using scripts modified from SQL Express to create the CE tables. Not sure yet of the best way to populate them from existing data though...

Regards,
Viv