>>Can I read/write to a TCP/IP port/socket in VFP or some Win API or do I need a third party library?
>>An e-commerce package I'm using requires simple text data into the loopback address, 127.0.0.1 at a specified port. After some seconds data appears at this same port, again a small amount of simple text.
>>Any help in explaining how to do this greatly appreciated.
>>TIA
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>I've used the Mabry socket OCX. It was easy to get going. The examples were in VB, but they understand VFP and will help you with problems.

Thank you Craig, *just* what I needed - I've ordered the thingy alreadY :-)