>I am doing a "quick and dirty" application for a jeweler in
>VFP 5. Down the road, he wants to be able to display a picture of
>the item on the screen, and also print it on the order/invoice,
>etc.
>
>My understanding is that VFP 5 doesnt handle jpg well, but that
>vfp 6 does (and I also heard that products like Espia are
>discontinuing). I have also heard that the best approach
>is to store the images in a folder, and simply store the path
>to the image in the table, and then display it when necessary.
>
>Questions:
>1.) Am a correct in the above assumptions/understandings.

Yes

>2.) Since I own VFP 5, should I simply order the $260 appx
>upgrade from Hallogram (or wherever) or would it buy me
>more to purchase a full vfp 6.

Get the upgrade for the best price. It is the same as the full product.

>3.) Are there any 3rd party add-ons that I should consider
>to implement this jpg stuff?

You don't need any. VFP 6.0 handles JPG files.

>4.) (I hate to ask this, but I will take a chance) I saw
>two disturbing rumor type posts this morning in UT
>regarding the future of VFP6 to 7 and Microsofts intentions.
>Is there anything I should be aware of or consider regarding
>these issues (i.e. am I barking up the wrong tree with VFP,
>should I be looking towards something else down the road)?
>Please dont be angry with me for broaching such a subject,
>but my boss doesnt have a big budget for this little project,
>and Id hate to waste lots of time and money when, as
>the old saying goes "Forewarned is Fore-armed (and 4-armed is
>Vishnu) ha ha.. a little Hindu joke I made up....

STOP THIS!!!! VFP is alive and well. Check this link


>
>Much thanks in advance,
>
>Bill Buell