>Let me rephrase this question.
> I want to use a table already part of the DBC as a
> template to create monthly files on the fly. I can
> do this, but I have not been able to maintain long
> field names or any other useful DBC properties. Any
> information regarding this would be greatly appreciated.
>
>I've posted this question a couple of times. But I was hoping you could help me. Thanks in advance.
>
>Dan

It looks like AFIELDS() captures most of the data dictionary information. Field comments, format, input mask, caption, and class and VCX for the intelidrop seem to be the only things missing. Have you tried using AFIELDS() and then a series of DBGETPROPs and DBSETPROPs to copy what's missing?

-Mike