>Actually EVERYTHING has its place. I use SPT to extract data from the tables into cursors and to send updates. I rarely use SET FILTER. I might use SET FILTER on the resulting cursor especially in a parent-child-grandchild relationship. I may also use SET FILTER in data processing programs that are not using grids.
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>SET DELETED ON = SET FILTER TO NOT DELETED(). Do you use SET DELETED ON?
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>I know there are performance problems with grids and set filter: http://msvfp.advisorguide.com/doc/01391
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>That doesn't mean SET FILTER is to be avoided at all costs. Never say never.

Yes, I'm using SET DELETED ON in my applications, so you're right, the implicit filter exists.

The article you pointed to is not available online.