>The C++ guys are arguing that the way VFP does it is not a "windows standard" and they seem to be right. I just tried a simple form in VB and it does not move to the next field when you reach the end of the current field. In fact, I can't find another app that works the way VFP does. Anyone have a resource as to the recommended way to go?

Your C++ guys need to bone up on their Windows interface guidelines:

"You can limit the number of characters accepted as input for a text box to whatever is appropriate for the context. In addition, you can support auto-exit for text boxes defined for fixed-length input; that is, as soon as the last character is typed in the text box, the focus moves to the next control. For example, you can define a five-character auto-exit text box to facilitate entering a ZIP code, or three 2-character auto-exit text boxes to support entering a date. Use auto-exit text boxes sparingly; the automatic shift of focus can surprise the user. They are best limited to situations involving extensive data entry."

This is found in the MSDN under Books/Windows User Experience/Win Interface Components/8/Controls.