Randall,

>I have no idea how to code an FTP process in VFP. I can use a third party program but would rahter hae it all in foxpro. anyone out there done this before and have examples they would like to share? Thanks in advance for you help and support.

I don't know your reasons for not wanting a third party program, but I have to recommend that you use wwIPStuff from www.west-wind.com. Well done, well-supported, and it works.