>I just upgraded from VFP7 to VFP9.
>When I used to code something like this:
>
>Thisform.BackColor=
>
>the color picker would automatically appear and upon selecting a color, would return the appropiate number. This no longer works.

In VFP8 and later the Color Picker doesn't popup automatically. Instead Intellisense displays one item shortcut menu 'Color Picker ...'. Clicking on it will bring the Color Picker on.