>nope not this one
>i'd some times get ( in grid )
> valiable 'GRIDLINES' not found
> or, at grid.column1.combo1.gotfocus, 'function not implemented'
> or, just Variable ' ' not found

Narrow the C5 error down to 3 to 5 lines of code. Then post it. Perhaps someone can spot the error or maybe it is reproduceable bug to report to MS. I use VFP6, so I won't be of much use.

Is it possible for you to start using VFP6?