Tommy,
Before using the table, do the following to set the codepage:
cpzero("table1.dbf",437)
use table1.dbf in 0
HTH
>In this utility app I have, it runs through a list of tables in a folder, uses them, deletes records based on criteria, packs it, closes it, and moves to the next table to 'shrink'.
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>I came across a table that brings up the 'Code Page' dialogue.
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>Yet, I've not come across this when running the code in the development folder using the same data.
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>Is there a setting or SET statement I am overlooking I need to set to ignore the code page when running in Production mode?
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>I've noticed the 'Tools/Options/Data/Prompt for Code Page is unchecked'.
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>Thanks!
>Tommy
Steve Gibson