>I was told to use SCATTER and GATHER with an "m.fieldname" in my ControlSource property
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>vs.
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>using "mytable.fieldname" with table buffering turned on using a value of "2" for buffering
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>because that is the preferred usage in a networking environment for sharing of records according to the person I am working with.
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>I don't believe it. I thought SCATTER and GATHER was old technology compared to table buffering, and I would much rather use table buffering if I dare.
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>Which way is better? I think they accomplish the same thing, but the latter seems easier to me. Thanks for clarifying.

Buffering is standard way to go and allow to develop good application. However, non-buffering approach is also good and allow to develop too :-). Personally, I do not see necessity to use buffering. Sometimes, I still use SCATTER/GATHER but with NAME clause, i.e. manipulating objects, in this variation they are not old commands anymore.