>Is there anybody who is using Cipher50.fll?
>If so would you please help me to clarify the following points?
>
>1. What will be the length of the encrypted return string?
>( my assumption is that it is same as original plain text )

The same as the length of the original text.

>2. How fast and reliable is it ?

Very fast. reliability- I have never had a problem with it, but we are not using it for encrypting huge amounts of data- only passwords and such.

>3. Is there any new upgraded version of Cipher50 for VFP6.0

No need.