>I get a syntax error when attempting to set the filter for the child table in a grid on a 1 many form.
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>thisform.dataenvironment.cursor2.filter = task.startdate = ld_date
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>Does anyone see what could be wrong with the above line?

Evan, first put your filter in quotes

thisform.dataenvironment.cursor2.filter = "task.startdate = ld_date"

Second, be sure that ld_date will be visible whereever you use the filter. (If you set it in a method, it may go out of focus.)

Finally, try using the grid properties (LinkMaster, ChildOrder, etc.) to show the correct records instead of a filter.

HTH
Barbara