A great BIG "Duh!" I had exclusive set on. Way too simple. I guess simple is as simple does :(

Glenn

>>If I use a table in the command window and then run a form with a private datasession which also uses the same table VFP complains loudly with an already in use error. I don't "Get" it. Why does this happen?
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>>Glenn
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>Hi Glenn, I just tested this without any problems. What is your default exclusive setting and multilocks in VFP and also in your form's environment? Is EXCLUSIVE OFF and multilocks ON?
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>Tracy