>the several applications I have created all share data. I share the remote data from one app to the next using SPT. Some one asked me why I didn't use Open Database command instead of ODBC. I really don't know how to answer the question. I would like to know which is the better method. I have posted this question severl ways with no response, so please help me at least know how to answer this situation. My programming skills are lacking. I can usually get the task done, however I don't always know the best way.

Steven,

I agree with Boris. Either SPT or Cursor Adapters (in 8.0) are better than remote views.