I am using version 2000 for both applications.

"Karen" wrote:

I have selected a database using Get Data Source. I have selected "via DDE".
The database opens but I receive a message "The task is taking longer than
expected. Do you want to continue waiting?". I select Yes and I continue to
receive the message.

I want to be able to select a parameter query for the merge, but I can get
to that part of the process.

Thanks,
Karen