1. Is the column's sparse property set to .F.?
2. I've found that if the record source for a grid with containers in columns is empty, the grid will be blank until a record (row) is added.

HTH

>Hi,
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>We have a grid with a container in a column. The container consists of one textbox and one button (like a lookup button).
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>PROBLEM: When setting the column.currentcontrol property to our container the column goes blank for all rows except the selected one.
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>If we use any other control instead of the container the column does not go blank in this way.