It sounds like someone (or some application) has the menu files open. That would make them read-only to you.

HTH
Barbara

>I am unable to save vfp 5.0 menu files on the network. When I attempt to save the file, foxpro gives me a message that the file is read only. But the attributes of the file are not set to readonly. However, I don't have any problem saving the file to my local pc.
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>It appears to be some conflict between foxpro and the underlying network. We are running on a Netware 4.0 network.
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>If anyone has experienced this problem before and can shed some light on it would be greatly appreciated.
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>Thanks