>I have been working in vfp5.0a and I notice in vfp60 when you create a new property you have access method and assign method can some show me how I would apply these methods.

Randy, try "The Vulcan Class for VFP6" from Files section/Classes-VCX by John Koziol. This sample demonstrates the Access method. Also, as you are PUTM, do a UT search on tose keywords - there were several threads discussing it for the last 6 month.

Nick