>>when i open a table with a memo field and do a PACK and then close and reopen the table, i get an error message regarding the memo field. i have to copy the old memo file to the directory before the table will open.
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>>what is wrong?
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>>thanks
>>jim
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>If the error you are getting is that happy "Memo file missing or invalid", try "PACK MEMO".

thanks for reply

the error i get from the PACK in the command window is 'exam.fpt is damaged.
if i do the table will open and work normally.
i have tried PACK MEMO and it does not solve the problem.

by the way - i can also copy the old fpt file to the directory and the table will work normally.

jim