>How do I do that? I'm using locfile() to see if the file is there and then bring up the standard dialog if it's not in the default directory. What can I do?
> If you need more clarifying answers, please ask:).


In order to maintain the top-levelness of your app, I would do...

IF FILE('file.txt')
**process
ELSE
DO FORM mygetfile.frx
ENDIF

mygetfile.frx has to be a top-level or in top-level form that you create.

Otherwise you will have to...

_SCREEN.visible = .T.
*Pick the file
_SCREEN.visible = .F.

Wayne