>Hi.
>I have an APP using VFP DBC's and another deveoper using Access ,needs to gain access to the the VFP files.
>
>I am concerend about security, and Ideally would like to give the developer 'Read Only' access.
>
>Theres a number of ways this can be done:
>
>1. Copy out the files to say XML or CSV and let them be accessed from there
> (However, then any changes made to the VFP data is missing)
>
>2. Let the Access Deveoper 'Access' the VFP files through ODBC or OLEDB
> (But then he presumably has full access and can start amending /deleting data.. I dont want thios to happen)
>
>3. Is there another way ???
> Can I control access in some way by creating a DLL which Access can use
> Can 'Read Only' ODBC link be set up ?
>
>Any suggestions welcome
>
>Regards,
>
>Gerard

Gerard,
As long as the access user has physical access < vbg > to files I think the only way is DBC events. He could bypass it too but much harder.
Cetin