>I am wondering if we have anything now with VFP9 or we still have to do lots of tricks for solving such a simple problem with invalid date?

From what I recall, this had to do with a SET DATE format of either SHORT or LONG and a date value prior to 01-01-1601. No idea if VFP9 has addressed this or not.

So when did you end up in Queens? :)

Laterness,
Jon