>Why should I issue AGAIN ALIAS if USED() returns .F.?
>
>Doesn't it looks like a bug?

Renato,

It doesn't look like a bug to me. I always use the again keyword becuase USED() checks for the ALIAS naming being in use not whether the DBF is open with some other alias name.

USE Customer ALIAS Cust
IF USED("Customer") && returns .F. but customer.dbf is open