thanks naomi
i see in properties the following

class = form
class library = none

no classloc found (i'm suing VFP 9 if that makes a difference)

i went to class browser and right clicked - the only thing close to what you mention is 'modify' - which was one of 3 menu tabs disabled.

I will hold this in reserve Naomi - at least i know where this is going now - i thank you for that.

can you tell though, next form i design - is there something i can do to prevent this mixup from the beginning?

k