>I am looking for reccomendation for an Ad hoc report writter for a VFP 5 (and should also work with VFP 6). Interested in both external (i.e. independent of application) and internal (becomes a menu item in the appliction) programs or and ons. TIA.

There are 2 that were specifically developed in VFP for VFP apps. FoxFire! and Stonefield Reports. Both are terrific products [I have purchased and use both]. Each can be integrated into your VFP apps with little problem. They both require initial setup work by the developer for each app/database.