>>>If I declare some variable public, should this go in the init section of a form rather than the activate? Does the activat section get fired every time the form does something then finishes? The init only once?
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>>Actually, you should create a new property to hold the value, rather than a PUBLIC variable. If you need the variable after the form is closed, create an application object to hold the property.
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>In what manner would one create a property to hold a value?
>Like an object, cmdbutton?

New properties can be added to a class or the form. In the form designer, select Form/New Property from the
menu. In the class designer, select Class/New Property.

Craig