I use a little different approach.

I install the exe on the local computer. The exe consists of a splash screen with a timer which then fires up the application (compiled as an app) which is located on the network along with the data files. As people access the application I log them to a user table and clear the log entry when they exit. This way I will know if anyone is still acessing the application if I need to make a change to the app on the network.

This has worked well for me and results in minimal network traffic.

Gaylen


>I am looking for advice on how to install a multiuser app.
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>1) Should I install on user PCs and have them access the lan data?
>2) Should I install one copy on the LAN?
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>How should updates to the app be handled in each case?
>I would like to move away from the app installed local, but the problem that occurs is when an update needs to go in and someone is using the app, or overnight, someone doesn't quit. If you have the app installed locally, how do you manage having the user get new updates?
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>David