>>It's VFP 8
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>>I did a code reference search and the only SET DELETED commands set it ON.
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>>This code is a method in a modal form. Coud that have started a new data session?
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>If the form uses Private datasession, then indeed it uses its own SET DELETED setting. To avoid confusion, use
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>SET DELETED OFF in the Load method of your form's Base class.

I hope no one takes that as general advice.