Hi Neil:

>EDI message syntax is pretty much the same, EDIFacts, Trader etc. We have developed lots of solutions for manufacturing based on these standards all in Visual FoxPro. If you need a starting point I can help.<

So there is another VFP'er in the UK ! Thanks for responding. I think it is fairly safe to say that I do need a starting point and any help would be most appreciated.

What would you suggest? Many thanks.