> isn't it so that as soon as any SQL execution is done
> within the loop, that these ByName functions become
> irrelevant in terms of performance? I mean a SQL Post,
> for example, will probably take as long as thousands
> of FieldByName's, isn't that so?

No, it definitely makes a difference. I have written various batch
utilities in the past and it is worthwhile making the extra effort.

I dont remember if I tested all scenarios (local versus fast-network
versus slow-network) but there are significant overheads in using the
ByName functions. Obviously the results will depend on the
circumstances (how many fields, what type of fields are being posted,
how tight the loop is etc).

Geoff Worboys
Telesis Computing