Cetin-

Since the docs say "Included for backward compatibility. Use the Report Designer instead" about _pcopies, using is questionable *s*. But, heck, if it works for now < shrug >, why not?
>I haven't tested if _pcopies still work in VFP.

p.s. In my next lifetime I am _definately_ going this route!!!
I always use SQL as recordsource for reports, so at least for myself, side effects are less