Thanks, BOb.

The grid is not populated by a SQL query alone. THere is fists a query that joins two tables and builds a blank, dummy "client name" column of 20 spaces or so. Then this table is SCANned, using a parent ID code to find the client name in a client table. This (processed) table is the record source for the grid. I cannot simply issue a REQUERY() command.

Moving the form LOAD() code to the Refresh command button's CLICK() method improved things only slightly- the grid lines were still visible, but as far as the data goes, it's still on vacation from being displayed.

As I mentioned to Cetin in earlier messages, I know that the data is still there, since I can navigate the recordset, and even edit records- but once the grid form is displayed, you can't see any data.

I thought it was a good try to re-set the RecordSourceType to 1, since it had been disconnected after the RowSource was set = "", but again, no soap.
I even tried calling the grid's INIT() method- to no avail.

I'd be very grateful for any more hints ot clues you might have.

Henry