Barbara:

Yes, that was it. It was set to a path that did not exist. I'm surprised it didn't crash.

Thank you,

JME

>Jim,
>Your VFP may be looking for another FoxUser.DBF from the one you THINK it's using. Look in Tools/Options to see if there is a specific foxuser file listed. The check box should be checked, but the field empty when you click the 'Set Defaults' button. I found that if there was a file listed there that this overrode any setting I made at the command line.
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>HTH
>Barbara
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>>I tried that, but it had no effect. The options setup is preserved. Its just that with respect to some of the option (ie. open last project), VFP is not following instructions. With regard to others (syntax coloring, field mapping) it follows them exactly. I have not clue...
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>>regards,