Hi,

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According to the docs, a 'H' file is included at compile time, correct?
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Yes.

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We really don't want to recompile the application if we decided another phrase to translate.
A free standing .dbf would not require a recompile - only the distribution of the table.
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So how does the app know that it should use the new table lookup if you don't change the code? Whether you use a table or an include file you still have to make the relevant source code changes.

There are times when a table based approach is better. But if you are making these changes to benefit just one user why inflict the same overhead on all of the other users ?

Regards,
Viv