>When I go into Crystal Reports and do a verify Database, it tells me it
>changes, then it allows me to view the report. When I run the program, and
>then go open crystal reports to view the report, it gives me the exact same
>error message about not being in the expected format.

Dumb Q: did you save the report after CR made the changes? Also, if you are using ODBC, I can't see why it would complain sometimes and not others...

If you select "Change Database Driver", does it confirm that it is using ODBC? Also, are you using VFP ODBC, or FoxPro ODBC: you didn't mention when I asked before...

>Oh darn it, I think I have an idea about what is happening. I ran a test just
>now. I put this in the init of the control in a new form, and it works fine.
>I am wondering if I need to put this code somewhere other than where I am
>putting it to make it work right.

I've never noticed that it has to go a particular place, but I haven't worked with it as much that way....