Thank you for the suggestions. A lot to learn.
>I wouldn't use a timer. There are other methods:
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>- Windows Service.
>- Scheduled Task that runs an app
>- Schedule the SSRS report to run
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>>You are probably right that I need to rethink how it will print. In VFP I have a small app running 24/7 and when it "sees" a new record it prints the order. The VFP app has a timer that check every so-many minutes for new order. I want to replace the VFP app with something more stable.
>>Thank you for the suggestion.
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