>>I have a large program we use internaly to act as a cash register. I need to enable and disable constantly. Usualy this is done in sections.
>>I have done my best to cut down on cade but there are at least 20 objects with 65 line of
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>>this.parent.thebutton.enabled = .F.
>>
>>Is ther a way to group these things
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>>like:
>> disable.these.20.buttons()
>>
>>or
>> enable.allthese.bttons()
>>
>>thanks
>>
>>sory.for.the.bad.humor()
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>Try to use Setall method (can disable all controls of any or particular class).

I would also make the group enabling or disabling of buttons a new method on the form, so that your code is only in one place.

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