>>I know that. What I'm trying to find out is how get around the fact that you can't use CURSORGETPROP() against the table since it doesn't belong to a DBC.
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>>Is there any other way to get info other than providing it ahead of time through properties?
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>You mention an OnNew() method, which is not native to VFP but is in (at least) the VFE framework. Are you using this, or some other, framework?
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>If you're using VFE, its data dictionary should handle the defaults etc. that you want/need.
Ah. Just noticed we're in the Mere Mortals section.
Well, same advice basically applies. If MM has an extended data dictionary, you would use that, otherwise I can't help you.
Regards. Al
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