>oh i got it to work
> for the SQL i used to populate my combo box
>

>select * from table where itemid='E' into cursor kem
>

>
>i had 2 use the cursors name instead of the table
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>=seek(crev.private,'test','private')
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Yes, you would use cursor's name. Now you are selecting into "kem" but using "crev.private". If it is workingt that way I don't have an idea how it does but glad it is working:)
Cetin