Hi!

Try sys(1104) in addition to what Jim proposed (SET REFRESH). This function does a lot. For example, using it I managed to refresh data in the alias more quickly than 1 second that is a maximum for SET REFRESH. In addition, as fara s I know, complete locking of the file flashes all data, so try also FLOCK()/UNLOCK.

HTH.

>>>To add to problem, I've just noticed that even when closing the form and reloading it, it won't update the lists until the timer event kicks in!??!
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>>>Kev
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>>Is the other session still running ? It still sounds as if the data is not physically being written for a short while.
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>Yeah, I've just ran more tests, I shortened the timer to 1 second and it took 3 hits on the timer before it updated correctly.
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>You've probably hit the nail on the head. I have tried using FLUSH and it didn't seem to speed it up.
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>What's the best solution?
>Kev