>Is there a function that states whether an unopened table is being used exclusively by another user somewhere? So far I can only check it with my error handler, but I would rather have a better option for some small utilities I am creating.....
>Thanx, Ryan.

Ryan,

There is no way to know if a table is avaialable except openning it. Think about it this way, what if you called some function that said "Yes, this table is available" and then between that call and the next someone used the table. The only way you can know that a table is available for exclusive open is to open it and see if it succeeds. Your error handler approach is the way.