>>COPY TO x for condition && we'll lock temp file and allow access to master
>>IF FILE(x) && a cursor can't be used in this situation
>> procedure(x)
>>ENDIF


>Why do you need to check file after its creation? What's the strange name x
>(is it for example sake or the real file name?)

>Don't forget to add DBF extension before checking for existance of the file
>(though I don't see, why you need to check for it).

X is a valid pathed file name with extension, I test for it in considerable detail not shown ( size not 0 , not locked, etc ) because the code is usually in a loop and sometimes the file name shows up with 0 size for a few seconds.

BUT last week there was no file name at all for several minutes! AND since rebooting no problems!

Weird

Mike