>>>Done. The result is identical, no any visible changes.
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>>Just checking, but you're using vfp5, and not the NEWOBJECT() technique that John is trying to use?
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>Yes, VFP5, and DO FORM to start top-form. Modal forms are started using CREATEOBJECT(), except the first one (DO FORM from Topform.Activate event).

Ah, so your code is the same as mine (and mine in vfp6, too), and I've had no problems, either. I think John needs to start from scratch using our method, then add his new ideas one at a time, until the problem occurs, that'll identify it...