>> Using the tables 'again' in the timer doesn't make any difference

I use timers all the time and don't have a problem.

in most of my timers I start with

LOCAL lnSelect
lnSelect=SELECT()

Then I end with

SELECT (lnSelect)
RETURN

Unless you move pointer in the "current" table within your timer then you should be EXACTLY where you left your self.

You could trace through your code, add DBF() to the watch window and tell it to stop when changed. that will show you whenever the current work area is changed or your table closed.


Gary.