>You see, the reason I would like to use compilation is that it would allow me to create a class with several properties. Then it would be fairly simple to retrieve the properties by instantiating the class. But now, as I type this, I realize that it can be done just as well with an XML file (I always thing better when I type <g>). Then, I could encrypt the .XML file (or .FXP file).

Check my VFP implementation of the Chipher encryption FAQ #27613