>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
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>> 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
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>> kind of use?
>>
>> John
>>
Thanks Arnon for your prompt response.
Can you also share your technique to handle any update conflicts? What I mean is, I don't know if it's relevent in your situation but how do you handle a situation where a record contained in an off-line view is changed and when "reconnected" the original record have also been changed since last connection? You would have to "accept" one or none of the changes?

John