>Hi José,
>
>Thanks for the reply.
>I can see that you are familiar with the problem.
>
>With Foxpro 2.5b it does not want to let me Collate to "General".
>Config.fp contain CODEPAGE=AUTO
>But if I try SET COLLATE TO "GENERAL" I got the error "Collating sequence 'General' not found" although it is a valid option mentionned in the Help.
>
>So I took a chance and changed the involved index (Part.nom) with VFP5.
>I can see with VFP5 that the sorting is now ok.
>
>So it worked but... when I went back to DOS, I just cannot open the modified file.
>The command "USE PART" gives the error "File not Open".
>
>Why is that?
>
>Also, do I have to change the CODEPAGE also...in the file?
>
>Thanks in advance.

Rob is right in his answer. I'll simply add that if memory serves, we got a more decent support of collating sequences in 2.5c. In order to have it work in 2.5 you need the file FOXPRO.INT somewhere along your path. It should be (by installation) in the FP root.

José