>OK, I see what you're talking about. I guess the best answer, other than searching the MSDN and UT for key words and phrases, is to read through the entire Language reference at least once, making notes on commands you didn't know about.
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>That should take you just a few days -- something that most VFP programmers have had to do at one time or another.

David,

Judging by your picture, you are of a generation that is quite familiar with a certain beatnik (MGK) whose sensitivity to a certain word (starts with 'w', rhymes with lurk) is well documented...I'm afraid you have found out that I suffer from his unfortunate affliction.

(IOW, you're right of course; when all else fails, read the directions...all of them!...sigh!)