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>>Chris, why is it that VFP forms take longer to instantiate than VB forms?
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>I think it's because VFP does not use native Windows conrols. In VFP they are bitmaps. Anyway, it has been an ongoing issue, especially in the VB vs. VFP debate.

This is not the reason for the performance difference, native controls are ultimately bitmaps as well and have added overhead in being registered with the operating system as windows. The biggest issue is that VB forms are pre compiled and VFP forms are instantiate piece meal.