I am hoping that the developers of SQLFORM.grid will add an option to hide the 'nn records found' message. In fact I do not think it should appear at all when there is no search in place. I have discovered a neat way of hiding this message Put in your layout.html (or more locally if you wish) <style> .web2py_counter { display:none} </style>
Put it just before {{include}} Unfortunately it leaves a gap, but it is much better way of getting rid of the message than editing gluon. Peter