I put clear event in my main.prg (startup) before read events

&& main.prg
do form frmbudget
on shutdown clear
read event

and I also put ON SHUTDOWN CLEAR EVENT in the cmdQuit button on my form

&& cmdQuit
on shutdown clear event
thisform.release()

and my Microsoft visual foxpro window still stays open. Is there anyway to terminate the whole program through cmdQuit or to elimate the foxpro window in the background upon which my application stays on. It seems there are 2 foxpro windows present, my application window with forms, and the visual foxpro window which cannot terminate. Maybe I am just putting the commands in wrong place. Thanks for your help

nick