>Hi ,
> I think it is too lengthy process and there is risk of corrupting table.

Eh? Not sure why you say that, but I can understand your choice. I just like it because it's simple and fast and tells me if it's in use anywhere. But, I also think I really meant to post this to the EXCLUSIVE thread. *sigh*

> As I told I have solution, using AUSED() function.

Yes, that's a fine technique.

> But I feel it is bug in Foxpro. Because we cannot use USED() properly.

I agree with Nadya's suggestion, and hope that you will post an enhancement request for the function you'd like to see.

Regards-