I would think of something like this:

Set SQl Engine To SqlServer

=SetSqlConnection("MyDSN")
OR
=SetSqlConnection("MyConnect String")


Select * From Pubs.Dbo.Employee Where ....

Scan
	...
EndScan

Replace .....

=TableUpdate(2, .F., "Pubs")

>I agree it could be an intriguing wish. But like I replied to Charles, I do not have a clue what this option would mean. What does anyone have in mind that this option would do for you/us?
>
>IAC, this has been a most interesting thread. I know JimN has take a ton of heat for starting this, but it has been a great ride.
>
>>That definitely needs to go on the top of the wishlist!
>>
>>>if I were building stuff into VFP 10 I'd make sure it had a "USE MSDE/SQL" checkbox in Options.