>Hello All,
>can anyone tell me what's wrong with the following code
>
>fname = right(sys(2015),8)
>
>create cursor (fname) (clm_ref c(10))
>!!Syntax Error
>
>I'm sure ( well nearly ) it used to work in FP Dos 2.0
>
>TIA
>
>Pete Kane

You have your answer, but I am curious why you would want to use a ambiguous name for your cursor? Why not just use a meaningfull name? If you need several, and don't know how many, use the numbering system. foxPro will take care that any files used are uniquely named.

BOb