>Hi,
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>I'm new to this forum. Just found you.
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>My question is regarding upgrading to VFP 5.0 from Foxpro f/windows. I know I should have done this long ago.
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>Does the basic package of VFP 5.0 have a compile to distribute executable code or is this a separate purchase?

basic (only) version of 5.0 will build executables.

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>Do existing Foxprow apps run under VFP 5.0 or do I have to re-code?
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many threads on this question. redesign is your best option. apps can be 'converted', but impossible to maintain/upgrade.

>Thanks for any assistance.
>
>Dan