Oscar,

VFP will not prompt you for a parameter if vp_MyField exits. It will automaticly use whatever value vp_MyField is set to.

Will

>I've always used the filter tab from the view designer to include a view parameter using a syntax like this:
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>MyTable.MyField = ?vp_MyField
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>However, there is a 'View parameter…' option into the 'View' menu when you are using the View Designer.
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>I’ve tried to add view parameters through this “View parameters” dialog box without success. When I USE the view, it opens without prompting and it does not seem to accept the “?” character.
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>Any hints about the use of this feature will be appreciated.
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>Thanks in advance
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>Oscar Corte