>Has anyone had success with the autograph foundation class? I've just finished a three hour session with the gall danged thing and have had no success. Please help.

What do you mean, "I have no success"? Any errors ? What exactly are you trying to do with autograph?

Some code examples you can find anyway here or at www.foxite.com.
See for example, http://www.foxite.com/archives/0000116480.htm