res files

[gravyboy]

It seems to me that being able to add objects to the res file at runtime would be A GOOD THING.

I often use res files to hold search strings, sometimes the users change them but next time the app is loaded they are back to the original res string.

I don't want to use te registry 'cos the draconian NT policies here prevent the general user from getting anywhere near the registry let alone writing to it.

[jeroenh]

Why don't you use a small database for this.

When you use a jetbase database, as you can create with MS Access, then you can ditribute it without legal problems and it gives you all the flexibility that you need. By making a small database for each user, you have the problem resolved. Just make sure the program compresses the database when closing or it will get to large and I don't think you want that.

An other option could be to write ini files. This will do the same job. I just don't like them.

[gravyboy]

Adding a db would solve the problem, but unfortunately the overhead (MDAC file size being one) is vastly greater than the benefit gained.

And you're right INI files stink!