>>>>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.
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>>I hope no one takes that as general advice.
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>I meant SET DELETED ON - good you spotted the typo, thanks.

But that wasn't what I meant. I don't think altering settings in a form's Load is a good idea, at least not without saving and resetting the old value. Doesn't really belong in a form method, either, more like the app level.