I found that if I set the original grid's RecordSource to {NONE}, the definition of a recordsource populates the grid correctly. I don't have to redefine all of the grid properties.

Thanks!
Tom.

>Of course, it must be. You should redefine all columns and
>their properties. I usually add a method to a form:
>MakeGrid(), where I define all properties of the grid
>(recordsource, columncount, columns and so on). And after
>sql command I issue this method:
>
>"sql select"
>MyForm.MakeGrid()