>>But, for the sake of progress, let's agree that it is a "bug" in one's own code. Why does it try to "help" me in such a useless way??? Why doesn't it do as it does with countless other conditions that may arise because of MY logic errors - raise an EXCEPTION????
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>It makes sense to me if I look at it this way. I am testing my app. I forgot to open a file. VFP is giving me the chance to open the file with a dialog. I could just quit the app at that point, fix it in code, and start testing from the top again - or - I could designate a file in Ope dialog, and continue testing - and fix the open error later.
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>If its a PITA - it's a PITA - But it could also be viewed as a feature?

Terry, it's RUNTIME that's the issue. At the customer's site. With NO HOPE of knowing what file is needed. With the chance to cause severe damage if "Cancel" is clicked in reaction.
I agree that, during development, I'LL know whats up even without the information that would behelpful.

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>>That's all people are asking for. Then we can ALL be happier with VFP.
>>Keep in mind, too, that the current situation has extra implications in the non-English speaking world, making the dialog even more evil than for us folks here.
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>How do you mean? Is the pita/feature "english" in non english VFP installs.

What would you expect a user in the heart of Bulgaria or Transylvania do when he gets a dialog with "Open" as the only word in it besides the buttons, which I assume will also show "OK" and 'CANCEL"? Is my sentence construction that bad that even this couldn't be deduced from my original????

Jim