>>Hi,
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>>Could someone please clear my doubt about FrameWorks.
>>I am hearing lot of Frameworks here. What exactly is a Framework?
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>>I have created many class libs which manages File Maintenance,
>>One-To-Many Forms, Report Forms, Custom Controls, Utilities etc.
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>>Can this be called a FrameWork?
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>>TIA,
>>Biju
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>Biju, it sounds as if you have made a good start at your own framework. The purchased frameworks give you libraries that handle logons, user security and form management at the macro (# of copies of forms open, form name in Windows menu) or micro (user security for each field) as well a sample controls that are linked through form properties for easier data handling (a list that defaults to an array-type list property for its source if the recordsource is empty) etc.
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>Once you have learned what one of these frameworks can do (the first application you do will leave you with either ulcers or a LOT less hair) the succeeding apps become much easier than your original stand-alone libraries.
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>An added advantage is you tend to develop a common look & feel in your apps which your users often feel more comfortable with.
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>HTH
>Barbara

Barbara,
Does Visual MaxFrame Professional do all that you describe out of the box?