>>what type shall i use in QLserver2008 for VFP memo fields i tried varchar(MAX) but it does not seem to accept carriage returns when entered in SSMS
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>>Peter
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>Don't enter values manually in SSMS. Use UPDATE command or INSERT command.
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>Varchar(max) is the correct type to use.


I am brand new to this.

how do I connect to my local SQLserver 9i used all defaults on install) from VFp??

thnaks


Peter