> hi set. thanks for your help.
>
> Unfortunately the process I have been given to install the acsaa
> database does not involve any direct sql and I would have no idea where
> to start with this.. The process basically is
>
> a) take the acsaa database and place on your server
> b) take the acsaa security.fdb and replace the firebird one.
> c) check folder/file ownership permissions on the server
> d) open the acsaa client on your desktop, go to preferences and then
> change to a remote server, test connection, enter new credentials and it
> is done.
>
> This does work and I can access the database. The database seems to be
> essentially a lot of word type pages where staff enter details about
> aged care accrediation. there are not any real rows or columns obvious.
> However when entering data and going to the next screen and then
> returning to the original screen the data is not there.
>
> I have now set this up on a windows server and it is working no
> problems.. I would really like to resolve the linux server issues though
>
> --
>
> regards Rick Saul

you also need the linux version of the udf library
I'll track down a URL for you
Alan