VFP'll always try to convert dBase tables to VFP tables. If you want to keep them in dBase format use ODBC or OLEDB provider, if available.

>Hi there
>
>I am trying to open a dBase table and I keep getting a message asking whether it should "Remove dBase 'soft' carrige returns".
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>How can I turn this message off.
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>I have tried
>
>

>SET COMPATIBLE ON NOPROMPT
>SET COMPATIBLE DB4 NOPROMPT
>and
>SET CPDIALOG OFF
>

>
>but all to no avail. Could someone please enlighten me
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>Ta in advance
>Geoff Scott