>I want to do something that MUST be supported by VFP, but I'm flummoxed as to how to get it exactly as I want it.
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>I have a textbox which is used to enter dollar amounts (11.2 field will hold the data). I want to allow the user to enter 8 digits to the left of the decimal point, and 2 to the right, and I want commas and a currency symbol inserted at the proper places.
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>The InputMask for this field is set to: '$$,999,999.99'; this does everything I want EXCEPT whent he user enters 8-digit values (e.g., 12,345,678.90), when the dollar sign is lost.
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>The problem seems to be that the $$ in the input mask take the place of 2 digit places, but ALSO specify the floating currency symbol.
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>I suspect this is a stupid question, but...
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Jeff,

There are no stupid questions -- except the ones that were not asked.

Natively, VFP does not handle numeric data entry very well. You are probably thinking of entering data in the classic 10-key style, right to left with the decimal place automatically set at 2 places.

Take a look in the files section. Search on "nummeric" or look in "classes -vcx" for "numeric textbox class" and "enhanced numeric textbox class". Either of these should give you what you want with a little adaption to display the currency symbol in the format.

regards,