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Paradox Table on network

I have a database program that run's on a Lan Network.

I use a paradox table.

My problem is,that i have a autoincrement field for ref number if I insert a record on terminal A and try to insert a record on terminal B, at the same time the Number is assigned to both records(This cannot be correct) which means if A terminal starts to insert at the same time as B terminal I would expext different Ref Numbers.
please help how to solve this problem

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Igor UL7AAjr

It seems as you need to get value of autoinc field in last inserted record. Add user_id or station_id field to your table and fill before insert it then:

select max(autoinc_field) where user_id=:user_id

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Igor.

IPCH

I sugest you not to use autoincremental field in the network with Paradox. I have common problem and I sove it with additional table that collects all my counters.
Check the Aubs coment to, it's very important when you work on network with Paradox.

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flooder

aubs answer will work fine.
If your net dircetory in the BDE is set the same for all users accross the network then it will work fine.
I have autoinc fields in my databases and i have encounterd no problems while users work similtaneously or even when users work with master detail tables.
Here is a article that you will also find very handy when working with paradox
www.o2a.com/tu.htm