>A few more details
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>A few details.
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>1) It is happening on a number of forms that are derived from my baseform class.
> the base form was created using VFP7
>2) The form has three views, two of which have NoDataOnLoad=.T.
>3) The form has a pageframe with two tabs on it.
>4) On page1 is a grid
>5) Column1 of the grid has controls which are added during the init phase.
>6) This form loads correctly although the Form Event Sequence is not correct
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>8) If I remove the button the event sequence changes back

It maybe a bug. Create a standalone repro code and send bug report to VFP Team at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=867477.