>Hi,
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>If I don't use a timer. Is there any way to update the .dbc, .dbf, .cdx 's with the app open with the files read only? I understand that pack & index commands need excl use. Can you get excl use if someone has open a DBF with Shared, Read Only, Noupdate and the kitchen sink specified?
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>Thanks!
>Roland...

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No, exclusive means that no one else can have it open.
You need to shut down the application first, or at least close all the data.