>>I want to include the runtime files in the project. Then build the project so that the runtime files are part of the exe (like scx or prg is included in the exe).
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>>Is there a recommended place to put them, like maybe under the project manager tab Other somewhere? Other>Text files or Other>Other files maybe?
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>>Thanks
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>I think that is not possible. Some files, including the DLL files, but also the help file (CHM), must be located by specific programs, outside the main EXE. It is only Visual FoxPro that looks for specific files within the EXE files.
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>However, you can create a single setup program that includes all the required components. At least, I did this for VFP 6 - I am not sure about the details in later versions (those would use InstallShield Express).

Surely there is a 'merge module' for this??? And FYI if there isn't and you end up creating your own, don't post it on the internet. I did that for VFP6 before that module came out and got a nasty letter from an evil MS lawyer saying to not do that.