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Opening a different database

I use the FileOpen dialog to allow users to select a different database
(same structure) to open and use. Currently I change the connection
string then open the selected database, but it seems so slow. Is there
a better way of doing this?

Thanks

Feb 18 '06 #1
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Hi,

That is the only way.

Ken
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I use the FileOpen dialog to allow users to select a different database
(same structure) to open and use. Currently I change the connection
string then open the selected database, but it seems so slow. Is there
a better way of doing this?

Thanks

Feb 18 '06 #2

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