Scott

I use both VPM and VREP. I use VREP both with VPM but I also use it to create reports for other systems. I find the features go way beyond both what FoxFire or Stonefield Query can do. It is very easy in VREP to create complex SQL statements so I sometimes use it just to build the SQL and then past this into my program. The report builder has a lot of features that the others do not have.

As for VPM there is a learning curve but I don't think it is more or less than other frameworks. What I like is that it generates a full blown fondation for the app that includes a flexible data dictionary and security framework including field level security. I have never had to modify the look so I cannot speack to that.

Tevye