>1. DON'T bring work on a vacation unless the boss is paying you extra.

ha! paid extra??? what a concept! ;^)

>2. If you're giving your friend an EXE, then form access must be through the menu. Simply disable all calls to forms that you don't want tested, then compile the whole project.

thanks much... I'll try that after I finish packing...priorities you know ;^)

Mandy