> then I use those as needed.. then write them all out, but if I am

understanding it correctly could I just use the memory version of the ini file directly?

In my case, I have a protocol where some parameters must be archived and IniFiles are handy when I need to do some eye inspection on them. Currently, I use IniFiles as in-memory to be archived and IniFile.ReadSectionValues('Section', TStringList(Instance)) for dynamic stuff.

Best,
Rafael Picanço