Mike,

USE AGAIN is quicker because it doesn't go through the work of OS level file opens, it just reuses the current handles. I've never tested to see exactly what the time difference is, it should be an easy thing for you to benchmark yourself.

>Ok. Anyway, is a USE AGAIN quicker than a USE? Also, is opening/closing tables one of the slower things to do in VFP? I thought I read that, but can't seem to find it now.