>>>Has anybody used this with VFP? I'm wondering how I get it to setup the stuff VFP needs. I also need to install 2 active-x controls.
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>>>Using this isn't set in stone. If it's a bad product, please let me know. Or tell me if there's something better that's as cheap. I picked it because I didn't like the VFP one and InstallShield is too expensive. We haven't bought it yet, though, so my options are still open.
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>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>-Michelle
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>>Michelle --
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>>I use Setup Specialist and think that it is an excellent tool. Follow Josh Weiss' advice on including all the right files for VFP...this approach worked for me. If you are really interested, I could send you the setup I use via backchannel.
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>>Check out the website for more information: www.setupspecialist.com. They have been responsive with my technical questions. My only complaint is that their on-line Knowledge Base is weak, but they are working on it.
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>>Bill
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>I'd be interested in seeing your setup. That way I'd be sure to get all the files I need. Are you using 5? Otherwise the files might be different...
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>I've been to the website. I downloaded the demo. It seems like a good program. I also plan to take a look at the InstallShield that came with VS. Maybe we don't even need to buy one.
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>Thanks,
>
>-Michelle

Michelle --

These are the files that I use in Setup Specialist to deliver a VFP 5.0 application:

ASYCFILT.DLL
COMCAT.DLL
FOXPRO.INT
MSCAL.OCX
MSVCRT.DLL
MSVCRT20.DLL
MSVCRT40.DLL
OLEAUT32.DLL
OLEPRO32.DLL
STDOLE.TLB
VFP500.DLL
VFP5ENU.DLL
VFPOLE50.ELL

To this list, you will have to add your application-specific files, such as your .EXE, .OCX's (if any), .APP's (if any), database, etc.

Your requirements may call for a variation of the above list...you may not need all of these files, and you may need one or two additional .OCX's that contain your ActiveX controls.

Speaking of .OCX's, the only one in my current configuration is MSCAL.OCX. It contains the ActiveX calendar control that comes with Visual Studio. In the future, I will probably add a couple more ActiveX controls to my application, so I will have to add the appropriate .OCX files to my list above. You will have to do the same. The ActiveX control help files will tell you which .OCX contains the control you wish to include.

I hope this helps. Let me know how this all works out for you. Good luck with Setup Specialist, and have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Bill