>But if the program is ilke MatXtab it basically does the cross tabbing with an SQL and the SQL thermometer would be available. Adding a custom one would slow down the process.

In the FastXTab program final result is created by scanning Cells cursor. So, theoretically, if the original file had MM records, thermometer would help. As I said, it should be optional, with default as NO. I'm not suggesting to add thermometer to SQLs.

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>>>>5) Add thermometer (this would be an option)
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>>>Nadya,
>>>I'm not sure that it's really needed, especially on modern computers. What are you thinking about it?
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>>>Alexander
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>>In my examples your program took less than half of a second, however, what if the original file has millions of records? If so, I guess, final scan of Cells cursor may need a thermometer... Basically, I think, this portion of code could be taken from VFPXTab program (this program already have a thermometer). By default it would be turned off, but there would be a logical flag, which allows to add it, if needed.