>I am currently using the !copy mytable.dbf a: syntax

is this the 'COPY FILE' command or is it the 'COPY TO' command?




from within an application. It is irritating because of the VFP Run dialog box which flashes up on the screen.
>1. Can this dialog box be turned off/minimised and
>2. Is there a better way of copying files from within an app to a floppy?


try issuing
SET SAFETY OFF
files can be overwritten without warning with this setting.