> I need to be able to parse out a UNC specified
> filename for a database to get the server and
> its drive letter so that IB/FB will not object.
> The path has been arrived at using TOpenDialog
> and a *.GDB mask. For self-installed installations
> I nedd to be able to allow persons that are not
> very computer literate to be able set up their
> applications using IB/FB.

Steve,
This would mean that you are allowing users to browse to the gdb file across
the network and network shares... i.e. they can see the gdb file in their
file system. That's not recommended anyway..
I only ever use text boxes to place the server name in (installed as a
default but therefore editable). Even being able to know the path in some
cases is not recommended, that's why there are server aliases now. You need
only install the servername and the alias.

Alan