>>>But I'm not talking about the reader having a problem. I'm talking about the database engine having a problem. VFP can get confused in this situation--that's why it should be avoided.
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>>>Tamar
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>>VFP will certainly not get confused!! I'm sure about that.
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>You may be sure about that, but the problem has occurred and people have solved it by changing the local alias. I don't think it occurs in all cases; there may be another factor. But using a single-letter local alias is bad practice because the problem can occur.
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Tamar,

Why have I been thinking "Risk Management" here?< s >