>>>I had a conversation about application design with an associate today and decided to post a question.
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>>>When is it best to use a system data table and when is it best to use .mem files? I guess in certain circumstances it's obvious, but we were wondering if there is a set of guidelines that can make the decision process easier.
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>>>TIA
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>>I've gone away from using MEM files...partly because they can get easily overwritten and harder to maintain. Got a problem in a DBF? Just browse it!
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>>Craig
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>Don't forget to mention INI files and windows registry!
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>:)
OK...I'll mention INI files and windows registry. INI files are no longer the accepted way of storing configuration information. It should be done in the registry.
Craig
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer