>Ben,
>
>You'll need the MS Script control on a form to evaulate non-compiled code. VB compiles many things to native code for speed (by default).
>(Hey, no arguments, it does.) VFP has the advantage of interpreting every line and run time, so macro subst. isn't a big deal to VFP.
>Add the MS script control to a form and the code below can be used:
>
> With ScriptControl1
> .Language = "VBScript"
> MsgBox "2+3 = " & .Eval("2+3")
> End With
>
>HTH,
>Ed
>

Thanks. I'll give it a try.