>Hi Cetin
>
>I have tried it out, but why is the form/framework hijacking our on error stuff???
>
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on error llHadError = .t.
>>use myTable exclusive in 0

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>even after the on error, the use line is errored out by the framework's error routine. Please advise.

Framework:( Override it or not use at all (not all the forms,controls need to be derived from framework forms/controls).
Simple work around is to use one of your own controls for this.ie: a button.

Maybe framework's error routine is also setting a flag. Check it.
Cetin