Hi Jos,

I have tried using Lockscreen but could not get it to function as I wanted. I cannot remember the precise details. Perhaps I will try Marcia or Cetin's alternatives.

Thanks
Barry.
>Hi Barry
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>I agree with Marcia but to answer "...how to delay the form showing until the array has been populated..." set the form property LockScreen to to .T., then populate the list box, and then, when you are ready to display the form, set the form property LockScreen to .F. to reflect all changes.
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>Jos