>I have tried that before but then the grid is not active and doesn't show any records. The sql statement for the recordsource is simply "select cfield1,cfield2,cfield3,nfield1 from data1".
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>>>I have a grid with the RecordSourceType of 4 for Sql Statement. The Sql statement always displays a Query window when the form loads or when I change the recordSource SQL statement from another control. How do I hide this browse window or not make it appear at all?
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>>Is there an INTO CURSOR at the end.

My suggestion is change your recordsourceType to 1-Alias and open the cursor in the Load