>many command such as skip, afields(), need current working area.
>
>but how can I know the area is exist table/view/cursor or nothing at all.

Justok,
If you want to find the correct area for a file, use Select('MyTable')

IF select('MyTable') = 0
   USE Mytable
ENDIF

SELECT MyTable

Now you know you're in the right area.

HTH
Barbara

Barbara Paltiel,   Paltiel Inc.