>I'm doing some error checking in the deactivate event of a form that is contained in a page frame.
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>The user clicks page 2 and then deactivate event in page 1 finds a problem that requires that page 1 stay on top so the user can fix something.
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>if i try and use thisform.pageframe1.page1.setfocus() or .activate() within page1's deactivate event; page2 still activates.
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>any ideas?
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>thanks,
>
>scott

Use NODEFAULT, then set focus to whatever you want.

Marty