Script to automate open vs. remote open?

[Shrubman]

Hi all,

I've read about how to create a small "dummy" file with a script inside to open a hosted file. But what if I'm the first one to open that file (and therefore will be the host)? In short, when one goes to open a file, they don't know whether the file is already open by someone else, right? Is there a way to have a single icon on everyones machine that will open the file in whatever fashion necessary?

Thanks,

Evan

[dkemme]

The most important thing to remember is the files to be served should reside on the machine serving them. It should not matter who opens the files first. Be very careful if users could open the files from their machine but reside on another's. You could end up with corruption issues.

After you get the machine identified that will be serving, either leave running all the time or have the first in the office get it running. Then use Vaughn's excellent example of opener files in the Sample Files section.

[Shrubman]

I've checked it out. Looks like a plan. Thanks!