>>>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
>>>
>>>this.parent.thebutton.enabled = .F.
>>>
>>>Is ther a way to group these things
>>>
>>>like:
>>> disable.these.20.buttons()
>>>
>>>or
>>> enable.allthese.bttons()
>>>
>>>thanks
>>>
>>>sory.for.the.bad.humor()
>>
>>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.
>
>I.love.bad.Humor(!)

Wow, I didn't know the Humor method took any parameters, great!!! :-)