I can get the same results with lostfocus() and not have to worry about it. I like to keep things simple if I can.

>Why wouldn't you put that setfocus() in the lostfocus() method? Lostfocus() would only fire if valid() succeeded...
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>>Yes but in my experience, 6 months from now I may want to call setfocus to another control when the date is valid and BANG I have an error. Why take the risk. Lostfocus works and I don't have to worry about getting the error.
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