>>The proposed solution is meant for simple forms with one or two dbf's. Have a look at http://www.jamesbooth.com/remotedata.htm for a more complete solution that changes the dataenvironment at run time.
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>Georges,
>What is the difference between open the table(s) and modify DE at tun time?
>I think:
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>USE SomeTable IN 0
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>is simpler than the solution provided.
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>Believe me sometimes DE is PITA.
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>BTW there is not necessary to change paths in your DE IF you design forms and have your data stored in such a place where you are sure never existed in your client computer. Then just have SET PATH to the customer's data folder.

Exactly. As I wrote earlier, I experienced the hard way the problems a DE can cause, so I don't use it anymore.