>Is there any way to update table structures without getting people ou tof the system? existing fields would not be ammended but new fields may be added. >Slán >~M > > >>You need exclusive use of the table. >> >>>i thought that i read that when designing the chanel tunnel programs in foxpro they were able to update the table structures without haveing to get all users out of the system. i cannot find this report that i read, but can anyone tell me if it is possible to update a table, mainly in a database without getting users out of the system or am i well of in what i remember?