>>>>>>Can you put anything in a property. Like text,numbers,
>>>>>>etc...?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Rob
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Some standard properties will allow you to put anything in it, others only accept specfic data types. If it is a custom property that you've added, you put anything in it.
>>>>>
>>>>>Craig
>>>>
>>>>Thanks... that answer helps, but I am not sure why I would add a custom
>>>>property? When would I have a need to call on it in my programs?
>>>>
>>>>Rob
>>>
>>>
>>>Custom properties can be used for all kinds of things....use them instead of variables. For example, in VFP, you can have multiple forms open, even the same form multiple times. I have a custom property in my standard data entry form that keep track of the current Mode (Add, Edit, Query, etc.). With multiple forms open, I can't use a variable...which form would it apply to? The only place for this to be is in a form property. Take a look at the Tasmanian Traders example and you'll see many custom properties.
>>>
>>>Craig
>>
>>Thanks... I will look at the Tasmanian Traders example, but first...
>>with multiple forms open, which form do you pick to add the the property
>>variable? (the formset)...
>>
>>Rob
>
>you put the property in the form at design time, not runtime. when running, you put code in the init or load to manage....

thanks for helping...

rob