>You sure about that EXCLUSIVE default? The reason I ask is that I've been bitten by a similar problem.
>

Hey John-

Yup, I'm sure. You can try it with a base class form, or more easily, check out the docs on SET EXCLUSIVE

>I think we're in agreement that the tables are being opened exclusively, somehow, though.

I have no idea how much experience Eric has deciphering error messages, I just wanted to make sure that we are all on the same page...