>>>I'm not familiar with FoxPro and FoxPro programming but what I'm trying to do is export the data from
>>>an application written in FoxPro 3.0 using MS Access but I get the following error message when I try
>>>to link to the DBF file:
>>>
>>>"Cannot access the FoxPro 3.0 bound DBF file"
>>>
>>>Can anyone tell me what this means and how (if possible) I can get around it?
>>>
>>>Thanks...
>>>Allen Chow
>>
>>If you're not running Access 97, you're out of luck.. :(
>>
>>If you are, you must NOT select the DBF. On the import, select the MS FoxPro 3.0 (*.DBC) file type and select the DBC that the tables are bound to. You will then be prompted to select the table from within the database that you wish to import from.
>>
>>Even with Access97, you'll only be able to import or view. Access97 cannot edit VFP 3.0/5.0 tables.
>I just wanted to say thanks Matt, your suggestion worked out perfectly. I did have Access97 and didn't know about the *.dbc file type. Anyways, I have another question that I hope can be answered. If I bought the Developers version of VFP 3.0 or 5.0, would I be able to import data into these tables? My guess is probably "Yes" as long as the tables are not password protected (I assume you can put passwords on VFP tables just like in Paradox).
>
>Thanks...
>Allen

Importing from Access is easy. Actually, the best way is to create a view, that way you're not duplicating data....You should be able to make the view updatable.

I'm a little confused by your question, however. I hope that's the answer you're looking for.

And no, VFP does not have any inherent security.

HTH