>>Does it have to be called from a form? Can't I call it from a .prg, for
>example as an initial logon screen that checks for user_id and password and
>initializes an auditing/log file? Would this be an appropriate use?
>>
>yes it is , another good place is in the init of the Aplication object (if
>you use one) then you can just return .f. if the login failed
>
>Arnon


Thanks.

--lincoln