>>>>Is there any way to preview reports outside of the main VFP window? My application runs outside of the main window (main window is not visible) -- however, if I try to preview a report without setting _screen.visible=.t., the report goes off into the misty void. I'd appreciate any suggestions! -- Sue Piro

Try this:
DEFINE a window to hold your preview and make this window scoped to the Desktop. Then issue the command:

REPORT FORM MyForm PREVIEW WINDOW MyWindow

(This description is obviusly the short form. I can describe the process at length if you wish...)