Hi Evan

>but if Bill could narrow down the rows (somewhat) with a non-parameterized SQL view, couldn't he then use a single stored procedure which accepts the parameter(s) and SELECTs the desired rows from the view while applying the parameters? I use this technique regularly for my "lookups" table, and it seems to operate quickly and smoothly.
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>Just my .02 worth ...

Yes, but this assumes that the only backend is SQL server - which, as I understand it is NOT the case here - the same code has to run against VFP, SQL and potentially other ack ends too.

There are lots of solutions when youare only dealing with one environment, it gets harder when you have to maintain things in multiple different environments.