Importing an Excel File or other db into a Server Side db.

[bbud]

I currently have a server the houses a db, and often have to import data from an external source. Often, this external source provides me an excel file, while another provides me another fm db.

In both chases, I need to take the target db offline in order to import a file.

Is there anyway I can import new data into a file that is live on a FM Server?

Thanks,

Bob

[Fitch]

You shouldn't have to take the hosted file offline to import. There must be more to this.

[Vaughan]

I currently have a server the houses a db

Is the file hosted with FM Server, or does the file love on a shared network volume?