Conflicted Copy different scenario without a solution

Hi Jay

I should probably clarify a couple of things. Firstly Access is not my forte. I've created some fairly intricate Excel spread sheets in my working life but I've never had a need for Access. On this occasion the file in question is a log sheet and is stored as .accdr (runtime). In the field, the operator clicks on the link which was a local file to that machine but is now stored in a shared Dropbox folder. He populates the fields as required and has the file open for the best part of a working day. Quite often the file isn't shut down and is left running for the following day with just a date change and more data (same file but just gets bigger). There is no input data at any other location. Meanwhile back in the office, one individual opens the file to see what has transpired during the day and processes the data (by hand). It appears that by opening the file with the remote file open, it creates a conflicted copy and my understanding is Access sets an archive bit just by opening the file. Based on that scenario, it should work and would work if I didn't get Conflicted Copies of the newer file. If the file was marked CC for the older file, the problem would disappear. As I said previously, this worked with OneDrive for years but was managed differently. My plan at this stage is to do a file comparison (using the command line "fc") and run a batch file to copy it to another shared folder for access back at base. I know that works but is messy and wasn't my preferred solution. Cheers Dayle...