>when i do
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>use table_a exclusive i got an error
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>file in use
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>how can i close a open table ?????

- the table may be already open in a different Data Session.
- the table may be already open by another instance of Fox (or a Fox App) running on your own PC.
- the table may be already open on someone elses PC.

If it is your own PC that already has the table open, then you can USE IN TheNameOfTheTable or USE IN TheAlias if it was opened with an alias different from the actual Table Name. You might want to test to see if a Table is already open before attempting to open it with, IF USED( "TableOrAlias" ).