ok then Hilmar
Definitely I would use the .Enabled = .F.


>>If the button is never used in the form in question why show it I would make .Visible = .F.
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>>>When a command button (or other object) doesn't apply in a certain situation, I can either make .Visible = .F., or .Enabled = .F. In general, what would be better UI? Any opinions?
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>>>Hilmar.
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>Actually, I don't want to disable the button for the "entire form", only for certain records.
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>Hilmar.