>>I had a MyProp_Assign() with no code in it the other day. I could set
>>This.MyProp = "X" all day long, but This.MyProp didn't budge. Just a thought.
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>Hiya Charlie!
>heh... I've done that one too :) But thanks!
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>This problem here ended up being Lockscreen related... somehow the framework was leaving a Thisform.lockscreen property set to .T. when the form was done instantiating. go figure,

Are you using one of the framework-based grids on the form? Remember they need to be put in a container (and a bit of code added) for them to work OK. Otherwise you'll find yourself putting a ton of THISFORM.LockScreen = .F. in your form.