>>>used('mytable') ----> returns .T. if the table is open; .F. if it is not
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>>This only applies if they are in the same datasession, which may or may not be Mark's case.
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>Didn't know that - the work I've done has been using the same datasession. If the table is being used in another data session what would the solution be (in determining if a table is opened that is)?

Oops! Should have checked the entire thread - I see that you already answered my question. Thanks