> Although this is not what I wanted to hear, it is what I expected. I
> guess I was hoping for some simpler method then having to redesign
> the entire application and re-train all users :(
>
> I really wanted this app converted over to IB and it appears that it
> will not happen. The previously mentioned features are used so
> heavily that it would take a few more months to complete. The users
> really like the spreadsheet functionality and I think it would be
> really hard for them to let go of it.

IBO version 4 that is about to go into BETA has the capabilities to do this
as you will need. I recommend that you continue to familiarize yourself with
IBO and when v4 is released you will be ready to take advantage of its
ability to better emulate the desktop database behaviors.

> I realize this is off topic and probably not your area of expertise,

No, not at all.

> but I am now considering a third party database engine solution that
> is more focused on TTable compatibility and supports C/S such as
> FlashFiler or Advantage.

Don't do that to yourself.

> It appears that this solution would allow me
> to continue to provide the same functionality without having to
> retrain my customers while still gaining the benifits of C/S. Any
> input you may have in this area would be greatly appreciated.

I suggest that you give them what they think they want and start introducing
the more C/S friendly interfaces in as you go. I promise you that their
productivity will greatly improve. There's more reasons that network
friendliness that client/server style interfaces are gaining in popularity.
They allow users to work far more efficiently too.

Regards,
Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com