>>Hi,
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>>I am creating a small project/program that will have only one purpose, to print a one-page report. As follows:
>>1. The program will receive a parameter, order number.
>>2. Based on the received order number, the program will connect to the SQL Server database, run SQL Select (get the record joined with a couple of other records)
>>3. Print one-page report of this order.
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>>I am thinking of doing the entire code in the MAIN.PRG, where the parameter will be received. Another approach is to create a class instantiated in the MAIN.PRG and do the code in this class.
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>>My question is, are there any advantages of coding in the class vs. right in the MAIN.PRG?
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>>Note that once the program runs it should close immediately. So I won't even have READ EVENTS.
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>>TIA
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>I have used a similar type of program myself for years, but I run it as a service. The program checks for the existence of a file with a name like *.inv in a specific folder, where * is the invoice number in question. If the file is empty, the invoice is printed. If it contains a valid email address, a pdf is created and emailed. Once the job is done, the file is deleted, and the program waits for a new job.

I have considered running this program as a service but I don't have an expertise not the confidence that I can create a service.
So, using the .EXE is my approach. I tested executing a small VFP EXE from the ASP.NET (using the Process class) and it worked. Now I am expanding this simple test into a real program.
Thank you.