Malcolm,

I guess I saw the glass as being half empty :)

As for Alex's product, I'll agree with you. I think (from seeing the demo) that it does a fantastic job at making the VFP menu and toolbar look up to date. The only issue I have with it (and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) is that it does not render that cool look and feel at design time. So in a way, one has to code "blind". Having said that, its got a whole lot going for it now compared to what you get with VFP's.

Regards,

Mike



>Hi Mike,
>
>On a philosphical level, I share your disappointment that Alex's CommandBars isn't a native VFP feature.
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>On a pragmatic level, I say to hell with Microsoft, my mantra is "Roll your own VFP 10". CommandBars is my first step in this direction.
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>While its irratating to have to purchase additional products (especially since I am my own company so these purchases our out of MY pocket), I look at things this way ...
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>I was going to spend at least $350 to upgrade to VFP 10 ... but since Microsoft doesn't seem to want my future VFP 10 upgrade fees (ala Sedna ... SMENDA) ...
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>... I purchased CommandBars with 1 year of support for $220 ($140 without support) and I'm ENJOYING MY version of VFP 10 two years ahead of schedule and with $130 dollars in my pocket itching to be spent on my next component.
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>Alex's CommandBars product ROCKS! Highly recommended.
>
>Malcolm