Hello Sergio,

> Hello! probably this is a silly question, but I'd like to know other's
> experiences in this matter. I'd like to implement an incremental search
> facility in some forms. I think I've read somewhere that incremental
> search is not a good idea on client/server databases... so my first
> question: is that true?

I've got no idea ;-)

> I'm using Firebird 2.1 with Delphi / IBX components

You may consider using IB Objects (www.ibobjects.com), which comes with an incremental search feature on the ORDER BY field. I've used it myself in some projects.


HTH,
Paul Vinkenoog