Another thing to try if you just wish to blank a 'text slot:

SetValue(view, 'text, nil);

The Newton should automatically mark the view dirty and redraw
with the new text (in this case nothing).

-Matt

> get my first game finished (Consequences) I should try hide() and
> show() according to someone on NTLK, but I haven't got round to
trying
> that yet (no time!).