>When I use a calculated field in a VFP 3 Local View, I like to give the new field a name, so that I know what to call the field in reports, etc. I use something like:
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> Allt(FirstName) + ' ' + Allt(LastName) as FullName
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>If I modify the view, the AS statement goes away. Any way to keep it?

I assume this happens when you modify the existing view in the view designer? If so, maybe you should maintain your views strictly with code so you don't lose this (and other view options) when using the view designer.

-Doug-