>>>>I am getting different results when I run the same prg:
>>>>-from within a form
>>>>and
>>>>-at the command prompt
>>>>
>>>>Is there any logic to this?
>>>
>>>And what is the difference?
>>
>>It's a financial that tallys and compares a table vs another etc. It sends the output to a file for viewing, and running it from the cmd prompt renders correctly, thru the form, alot is blank.
>
>If there is printing involved and there is a grid on the form, then it could be a problem.
>
>Also there may be difference in SET ANSI/SET EXACT/SET DELETED in the form and your environment.

That's it!! thanks. the exact was getting reset to 'on' somewhere along the way. Who knows how many hours you saved me!!