Ed,

>I mean empty memo fields, incorrect data in memo fields where there should be and is data. If you check a screens locked property by suspending the form and then going to the command window and typing ? lockscreen() that's what I did and got a true back.>

OK, then that's the problem. I'm not sure what's causing the LockScreen to be set to True, but you need to find a strategic method into which you can place "ThisForm.LockScreen = .F.".

Regards,