>>>>It sounds like you are getting bit by the 'phantom' record. I had the same problem when I started in VFP trying to get this whole 'buffering' thing straight. What I do when I need to add a new record is insert with certain fields that I KNOW will always be there. In one system I set my last transaction date, last user update, and am given the new vendor id number. THAT'S what I use to create the new record.
>>>>
>>>>Trust me, get AWAY from append blank in a buffered file.
>>>
>>>Hi Dorris, and thanks for the advice.. Could you give me a code example
>>>of what you are talking about? Also, when I APPEND BLANK, the record pointer
>>>is moving to the last record instead of appending a blank record to the
>>>end of the table.. :)))
>>
>> i KNEW I was going to regret this.....Robert, I'm not wanting to be harsh, but how simple DOES the answer have to be?
>>
>>....if new record
>>m.lastupdate = datetime()
>>m.userupdt = muserid
>>m.vendid = thisform.r_vendid
>>insert into vendmast from memvar
>thanks Dorris, I have done a lot of work for the Texas Department of Health
>in foxpro. I am trying to get away from m.fld... I would think in vfp50
>and with buffering you would never have a need for m.fld. But, to be sure
>and to get my work load done on time, I should and probably will take your good
>advice. I really appreciate you taking the time to take out the blocks for me. I think the older I get, the more I miss the obvious...
>thanks again... :)))))
Really? What area(s) did you work for?

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