>>>Is there any way I can set a Default code page so VFP will not display the dialog box for whenever I open a free table?
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>>>TIA
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>>set cpdialog off
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>Thanks Ed
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>Will this approach know to use the proper code page?
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>TIA

When creating an application, issue SET CPDIALOG ON to ensure that the tables included in your application are marked with the proper code page. In your completed application, be sure that SET CPDIALOG is OFF.