Bob,

I would say that it really depends on the scope you need for that piece of data. If you only need it for one method, it is better to just use a LOCAL variable. If you need it for the life of an object (like a form), then I would use a property of the form.

In your case, if you need it for the life of your BizObj, it should be a property of the BizObj. That way, if you ever need to instantiate your BizObj as a COM object, your property will exist with your BizObj instead of relying on the FoxPro form to exist.... which it may not when using a COM object.

>Thanks Doug
>I seem to be getting the hint that where I used to do Public/Private, we now use the properties. Is that the way to handle variables? Thanks Bob A