>Is there a way to prevent VFP from altering the headers of oooold dbf (dBase/Clipper) files used by an ancient system, when using those files? I have found that when 'using' them, they are somehow 'converted' into VFP type dbfs, and will not open again in the old system.
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>Thank you very much for any advice.
In case VFP is trying to mark tables with a code page, you may want to SET CPDIALOG OFF.
Regards. Al
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