>You are right, running your code I get the same result.
>However, I think I miss something. Here is my code:
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>

>* do the report here
>lcFisier.SAVEAS(lcCaleNume)
>x.QUIT
>x = .NULL.
>Thisform.Release
>

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>If i execute the lines step-by-step in debugger, they execute almost instantaneous (including thisform.release), but if I run the form, after saving the file, my form stays on screen another 2-3 seconds, unresponsive, then releases. Do you have any idea why, please?

I agree with David on what the probable cause is. If you want the form do dissapear faster, you can give the user that illusion by doing a Thisform.hide. This will make it immediately dissapear from view, then the form.release can take its time.

HTH