Thank You :>) > >>I have been told that any variable in a program (*.prg file) is >>private unless declared as public. Is this true? Variables I make >>are always declared as private and if the above statement is true >>it would save some work making sure every variable is accounted for >>and is private. I am working inside someone elses application writing >>reports and I want to be sure. > >A variable inside a program will be seen under this hierarchy. > >A variable inside a method or event will only be seen in the actual method >or event. > >But, if you declare it public, it will be seen in the entire application. > > > Andy Roth andyroth@electriciti.com