>thanks
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>I am new to VFP but an oldtimer in Clipper...
>getting used to the language (also in communicating with other users) is not so hard but sometimes jou just don't remeber...
>
>I have an interesting question i would like to ask you...
>
>may i

You may, but what?
BTW, there are few good UT habits: don't cut off previous messages, and start new thread with new question. I mean nothing personal here, it just makes discussion much more productive, because other UT members will really participate.