>What is clearest way to erase a text file (TMP.txt)
>I have been using this - i'm sure there is a cleaner way to do it.
>

>set alte to TMP.txt
>close alte
>

>
>tnx k

Hm, I'm not realy shure what you are doing.

Your code will not erase anything (from disk)

To delete a file use

DELETE FILE TMP.txt

But this will not delete the file if it's open somewhere etc without notice.

In so far it's perfect to CLOSE ALTERNATE a file that is opened with SET ALTERNATE before DELETE FILE.

To just erase some file you do not need do anything with ALTERNATE stuff.

Hint: The four letters abbrevs are a bit outdated this century. What about create your example in VFP + copy & paste? It will autocomplete and beautify a bit - thats much more readable for the audience. :)

Lutz