>>This is a small one, but...
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>>I'd really like to see the ++ and -- operators in VFP. Much easier to code:
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>>lnMyVar++ as opposed to:
>>lnMyVar = lnMyVar + 1
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>FWIW: I find this forcing of everyone to use 'C' type coding to often confuse and otherwise mess up the less sophisticated user. AFAIC: If you want to code in 'C', use a 'C' compiler. Or use Clipper -- they drove all their developers to FoxPro by forcing a pseudo-C syntax on them with Clipper-5x. Personally, I find the 2nd line MUCH easier to understand, and its consistent with any other mathematical or concatenation formula.
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>Rob

Thanks for your comment. I wasn't thinking of it as forcing 'C' type coding. I coded in C many years ago and do NOT miss it! VFP is a much better language and environment in my humble opinion. It's just a short cut I like, just like the ! instead of NOT in a conditional. It was just a thought.