Check for and copy updated version of program

[gshurman]

I would like to be able to open a VFP program on a local PC and check for an updated version on the server. Once found I would like to overwrite the program on the local PC without getting a "File in use" error. I cannot run directly from the server as the local PCs are often not reattached to the server for days at a time. Is ther a utility that I can use or does someone have a simple solution.?

 

[white605]

Since the pcs are not connected for days at a time why not write another program to run first when they do connect and avoid trying to overrite the file you running?
wjwjr

 

[gshurman]

I've attempted to do that using the "Run" command to do the copy but the black screen that comes up when I shell out to DOS confuses the users.

 

[Mike Lewis]

Gshurman,

I've got some code that does exactly what you want. See "Installing new copies of VFP executables", at

http://www.ml-consult.co.uk/foxst-30.htm

Mike

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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)

My Visual FoxPro site: www.ml-consult.co.uk

 

[gshurman]

Thank you. That is exactly what I needed.

 

[JRB-Bldr]

Have you looked Ramani's posting faq184-4492 within the FAQ's.

That routine, after a few small modifications, has worked well for me for years.

Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr