>I do not have a SAVE function in my form. I have trained my users that when they make an edit, its a done deal, so be careful. (I know, not very elegant but I was a beginner when I wrote it.) If I read the HELP correctly, if I use optimistic record locks (buffer mode 3) VFP will automatically update the table whenever the record pointer is moved without an explicit call to tableupdate. If that's true it would seem a good way to go. Then I would only have to worry about a form close and maybe do a SKIP in the form.destroy. Any thoughts?

It may work as well in your situation. I prefer to use table buffering and a full control with the ability to revert changes.