Perhaps you can define the variable for the parameter, even if you don't load data.
>Hi
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>I have a parameterised view. I can add it to a standard form, set the NoDataOnLoad to .T. and it works fine.
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>If I add the view to a form derived from a form class I have created and set NoDataOnLoad to .T. I get prompted for the parameter. This only appears to happen for this view.
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>I cant see any differences between the forms.
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>If I attempt to open the view in the load event with the NODATA option I have the same problem.
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>Any ideas as to why I am getting this behaviour?
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>Regards
>Geoff Scott
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