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

All good suggestions by Grigore, Dave and Juan but I'll add checking for the amount of space DiskSpace() left considering you are writing to a floppy.

Steve