File protection

[Jtrader]

Are there ways to prevent users from copying a free standing db file and giving it to an unauthorized user. I assume I can lock down all of the fields and setup the file w/ company ABC's name, etc in the layout, but it seems it would still be able to be used by anyone. Using FM6, but open to upgrading and FM7 solutions.

Thanks.

[Vaughan]

Not unless you incorporate some system that puts, say, the computer's MAC address or hard disk serial number into a field upon first-run and then checks it again each time the solution is opened.

This however will make it hard for the user to exercise their right to transfer the solution legally from one computer or hard disk to another.