Hi!

Just try it - in the command window type following commands:
OPEN database ?
set database to
OPEN database ?
adatabases(aa)
dispplay memory like 'aa'

And you will see ;)
In VFP6 SP5 it just selects already opened database as a current database withour real re-opening.

HTH.

>Hi All,
>
>What happens if I try to open the same database more that once? I know this is a bad idea and shouldn't normally be done. But, what happens? Will it just ignore the 2nd occuance and continue as if I didn't ask? Will it close any tables that were open the 1st time?
>
>TIA
>Mike