VFP's support database replication via off-line views we are implementing it here for sales reps ie they will get a subset of the database for thier laptops , and when they will return to the office the updates will be sent to the main tables (automatically..) you can also implement this for your situation - note the syncronisation will only occur when you will take the views on-line Arnon > Sorry to just jump in and change the subject. This is to Arnon. I was > wondering since you mentioned the use of off-line views, can you briefly > explain to me how you are using this feature? I'm still using 3.0 but if > 5.0's off-line view can help me in my situation I wouldn't hesitate > upgrading. I need to keep copies of VFP database syncrinized between main > office and 3 remote offices. Can or Is off-line view apprpriate for this > kind of use? > > John >