It also speeds up your code, as VFP doesn't have to resolve whether the variable is a fieldname of the current table or a memory variable (though I agree it is visually jarring).

Eric


>Mat,
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>I am sorry to jump in, but the use of m. for local variables yes or no cannot be an issue of 'I dont like the visual effect' The use of m. is not only a matter of readability of your code, it prevents you and future programmers for serious mistakes. Realy you should reconsider.
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>Best regards,
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>Koen