Hiya JimB,

Simple case of the afternoon "stupids" .. thanks for you and Fred pointing that out :-D

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>>All variables are Local by default; once your program moves beyond Init, the filter can no longer be evaluated. I like Dan's idea of a parameterized view based on a Form property, but be careful to set NoDataOnLoad to .T. and REQUERY() the view in the Form Init.
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>John,
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>Minor correction: all vars are PRIVATE by default. LOCALS msut be declared as such.