>However, if I try to run the following code in any method(activate,
>init,click etc...anywhere, i get a syntax error.
>
>select gidetail
>go thisform.crec
>thisform.refresh()
>
You mean this code is in some of FormB methods and is not working?
If you trace it right here:

select gidetail
SET STEP ON
go thisform.crec
thisform.refresh()

what value you have in thisform.crec (formB)?