Craig,

Are you talking about a SQL backend like SQL Server or SQL commands running against VFP tables?

Requery( "TheView" ) will get you updated data content without the need to close/reopen it.

>In looking these questions I have one regarding updating a files from SQL via ODBC by one person and I would obtain the updated field via VFP.
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>(e.i. Through ODBC I have a person updating the file from there application say SQL statements and I need to see the updated field from VFP. However, I have to close the file and reopen it from VFP before I can see the updated field). Is there a way to do a flush or buffering through VFP without closing the file to see the updated field? Also, I update the another field which he can not see unless I close the file and reopen it as well.