My application is used by a number of users, all accessing(writing) to the same file.
Currently like so:

Open Filename For Append Access Write Lock Write As #1

If a user is writing to the file & another user tries to access the file, permission is denied. Error handler displays a message. Try later!!!

Should I hard-code file number, #1 or use Freefile to obtain next available number. Only one user can open & write to the file at once...

What are the benefits of using freefile, espcially with multiple users?

Gerry.