>Mark
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>just noticed your comment re database security in VFP7.
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>Would that allow me to protect tables being opened via ASP pages using ADO.
>I do want to open them as above but not via VFP or any other source.
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>Is there anywhere I could find out more about that security.
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>Nick Mason

The specific Event is the BeforeOpenTable. All you have to do is check for the existence of something like an application object or some other obscure memory variable that is created by the VFP app when it launches. It could also accept a parameter that , if valid, would allow the access to the table. If it does not exist or an invalid parameter is passed, then some rogue outside source is trying to open the table. Just RETURN .F. in your event code to prevent the opening of the table.