>> >In a grid i use a check field to mark some item on, and some text fields.
>> >When i switch the grid READONLY it is 'normal' that the user cannot change
>> any values in the text fields, etc...
>> >
>> >Why can i still change the check field ??
>> >
>> >I there any way to so that the user cannot change it any more ?
>> >
>> >Help please.
>> >
>> >
>> >Thnks... Marc
>>
>> By MS design check box doesn't understand ReadOnly property, so you should
>> use Checkbox.Enabled=.F.
>
>... but this leaves the Checkbox looking disabled, while the rest of the
>controls look enabled. My preference is to have RETURN .F. in the When.
>
>/Paul

What do you mean saying 'looking disabled'? You can always customize DisabledBack/ForeColor properties to get necessary look. BTW, When and Valid property are legacy ones and not recommended to use.