>>The biggest problem was the client stating 2 years ago (in writing, we insisted) that "Since we will never need to go to SQL-Server we prefer you to use the speed of SEEK and native VFP files". So every data call has to be rewritten..... NOT, however, a MaxFrame problem.
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I have to add my point of view here... I've been a codebook user for a long time. I found the learning curve incredibly steep, but once I figured out the basics I will never abandon it. The flavor of Codebook I use is Mere Mortals. It offers quite a bit of flexibility and provides a rich set of builders for rapid development. It is entirely n-tier. Even if you are developing a single tier application, the business logic is contained in the business rules; which can be easily compiled into COM objects. Almost every aspect of the framework can be customized to fit your needs, and the documentation is superb.