>I need to be able to open dBase files for shared read/write access but the files have non-standard file extensions. Renaming the files is not an option. The ODBC driver assumes a DBF extension on the tables so building a remote view with the view editor won't work because the files don't show up in the pick list.
>Any suggestions ?

Since noone else answered (not too many people online now) I have one.
If you use a FILE DSN you can select any type file (dbf, etc).