>This problem just popped up. When I close my db I
>have a
>proc. that opens a table, packs and then closes it
>
> USE abc
> pack
> USE
>
>When I browse or have to use the table I get the
>error,
>"The .FPT file is damaged". Then I get the options
>to repair
>or cancel. Of course I repair. After that's done
>everything is fine. I sure don't want to put this
>in my user's manuel.
>
>Help

Mike

2 things.

1. Check your disk with something like NU Disk Doctor & look
for lost clusters, etc.

2. Why not just put that kind of stuff in a UTIL menu option.
Most things like that do not need to be run that often. The
people that I see doing it the most do it on program startup
only to ensure they will be working with good data.

If this is an 'out of the blue' problem I would opt for #1.

Good Luck
Tom