It might actually BE hiding! Perhaps you aren't seeing the toolbar with database controls? While in the form designer, go to View / Toolbars and make sure Database Controls is checked. On my toolbar, the DBEdit is the 4th icon.
Karen > ok so i don't think i fell off the turnip truck, but can't figure out how > to add a field to a form. i can do it by using the wizard, but Razzak > recommended not using that shortcut and starting from scratch. so where's > the > insert a field button or command? i can insert variables, but i'm talking > about a live data field here. where is it hiding?
