>A table can only belong to one DBC. The path to the DBC is stored in the table's header, therefore the table can only belong to one DBC. But both apps can use the same DBC. In other words, a DBC is not tied to an app.

I think the question is whether there is a way to share a database
ie: open database myDB SHARE vs. open database myDB exclusive
in the same manner as Use myTable [share|exclusive]

Are databases exclusively useable objects? If yes, how do you share them?