Kevin,

Actually, the only files open are the base tables for any views I have previously opened (I wonder if there is any way for the business object to close these?). Since I need the DBC as well, I check for a DBC() and issue a CLOSE DATABASE to close the database and all associated tables.

Any better ideas?

TIA

Rex

>Rex,
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>>I use the default datasession for all my forms, SDT uses the private datasession. The plan is to close SDT, run the backup/restore, then reopen.>>
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>I don't have any "built-in" services that do this explicitly, but you can try using the AUSED() command to determine what's open, close them, perform your zip, then open them again. Remember that AUSED() is specific to a data session.
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>Regards,