David,

I have to agree with Kevin. CR is probably the best choice when you're looking for a report writer. It's used by hundred of thousands maybe millions of developers and has some very good report qualities.

I've got no experience with the charting option of CR, but if you could live with the limitations within it, I would say: Go for it. It can be nicely integrated within your VFP application and there is enough expertise available here on the UT to make it work.

Walter,

>I am looking to purchase a 3rd party tool that
>can provide charts for reports and possibly forms.
>I have researched ChartFX, Flipper, Graphics Server,
>Crystal Reports, FoxFire and R&R Report Writer.
>
>It seems the report writers have some charting capability.
>How do they compare to the chart specific tools? If I can
>"kill two stones with one bird" which is the best choice?
>Or do I need one of each?
>
>If anyone has had experience using one or more of these
>(or other) products for charting in forms or reports, I
>would greatly appreciate your comments and recommendations
>before plunking down a wad of cash.