>>I'm having trouble understanding when it would be better to instantiate a form using the NEWOBJECT function (assuming the form has been subclassed) rather than DO FORM, or visa versa.
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>>If I create a data entry form that's been saved to a .scx file, and the same form has also been subclassed, what are the benefits/downsides of calling the form using DO DataEntry.scx rather than
>>loForm = NEWOBJECT( "DateEntry", "C:\Developement\Myforms.scx" )
>>loForm.Visibile = .t.
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>>In what scenarios would I choose one method of the other.
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>>Thanks ahead of time for the advice.
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>if you will need to access that form from other code then definitely you should go with NewObject() way
>The obly thing to remember is to assign reference to public variable or application property that persist all time.

A reference can also be accomplished with DO FORM

DO FORM whatever NAME goWhatever

Personally, I create a private variable, that nevertheless starts with go, in the main program. The g stands for global. I also initiate it there to NULL. In the whole application I can use this variable, for example in the SKIPFOR of the menu. E.g. SKIP FOR..

NOT ISNULL( m.goWhatever )