This is the default behavior for "TasteTrade-like" way of incremental PK generator. The key field is updated at the time of new record insertion, even if the data is buffered and later aborted. The solution is to:
1. Don't worry about the gaps between sequence of auto-incremented numbers. Why does this matter anyway?
2. Don't use buffering directly on the table. Use some derivitive of SCATTER method and only update to actual table when saving.

HTH

>I have an incremental number generator (primary key) that I use for a P.O. number. I'm using Optimistic Buffering. The problem is that when I simply exit without saving and enter again, it increments again. The buffer doesn't clear until I close foxpro. what command can i use in the exit click event that will CLEAR THE BUFFER?