> So instead the code in the BeforeReadEvents methods opens the metadbc and extracts the path for the core database and the common database. It then uses that information to set the proper path.

>They were working with data local to them and I only had to change two lines stored in a table without any other work.

(a light goes on) now I see what you were saying Bill. This is also a very nice way to handle a scenario where development paths vary drastically between machines... I like it! thanks for tip.