Thanks John.

I downloaded you utility. It is going to provide a lot of help in converting my dataenviornment based forms to the sort of things Jim Booth recommends.

Do you know of a utility that will do the same thing for reports.

Thanks in advance.

>Hi Richard,
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>In the Files section here, I have an app called UnDE which creates PRGs to replace the DE of a form. It supports virtually all De and cursor properties and events as well as relationships.
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>>I am torn between using the dataenvironment and writing code, when I am working forms and reports.
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>>I like the visual features of the dataenvironment but I find that program code gives the most flexibility. Ideally I would like to use the data environment when I am designing and testing, then convert to code when I am done. When I am working with complex reports using many files, relationships and filters; the manual conversion process is overwelming.
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>>Are there any utilities out there which take a data environment and convert it to code automatically? Any other thoughts on dataenvironment vs. coding?