David R
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[SOLVED] Download new version of FE from within the FE?
I'm having trouble conceptually with whether this is even possible.
Traditionally, I've used version numbers to autoclose the database if the user does not have an up-to-date front-end, with a popup telling them to get a new FE off the server. Of course, some users don't understand this and think the database is malfunctioning, so I've thought about downloading a new copy automagically for them (by convention, everybody stores the FE on their desktop, and we all utilize the same O/S, Windows XP for now).
Is this even possible? Or will trying to overwrite the FE while it is in use cause corruption/more confusion/an invasion of Arcturian Death Beetles? I suppose I could use a batch script, but I'd be happier with something self-contained. We don't have a regular new-release cycle, and I don't have administrative rights to "push" downloads onto their computers.
I'm having trouble conceptually with whether this is even possible.
Traditionally, I've used version numbers to autoclose the database if the user does not have an up-to-date front-end, with a popup telling them to get a new FE off the server. Of course, some users don't understand this and think the database is malfunctioning, so I've thought about downloading a new copy automagically for them (by convention, everybody stores the FE on their desktop, and we all utilize the same O/S, Windows XP for now).
Is this even possible? Or will trying to overwrite the FE while it is in use cause corruption/more confusion/an invasion of Arcturian Death Beetles? I suppose I could use a batch script, but I'd be happier with something self-contained. We don't have a regular new-release cycle, and I don't have administrative rights to "push" downloads onto their computers.
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