Dave,
Haven't read it but try the new client server book from Hetzenwerke http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalogavailability/csvfp.htm.

HTH.

>>>>>In my application, I use the command SqlStringConnect() to access
>>>>>a SQL Server database. However, when the connection failed, I get
>>>>>a window to enter UserId and Password. Is it possible to NOT display
>>>>>that window?
>>>>
>>>>Set the DispLogin property for the all subseqyent SQL connections to 3 (Never show login).
>>>>
>>>>=sqlsetprop(0,'DispLogin',3)
>>>>
>>>>If you want, you can get the current value useing sqlgetprop() and then reset it when you are done.
>>>>
>>>>HTH.
>>>
>>>where can i find a comprehensive guide to using SQLSTRINGCONNECT,SQLEXEC,
>>>etc etc..
>>>
>>>I currently use these functions but i realize i am only scratching the surface...
>>>
>>>any help is greatly appreciated....
>>>
>>>
>>>Dave.
>>
>>The VFP Programmer's guide, chapter 6 entitled "Creating Client/Server Solutions" should give you a good start.
>
>been there... done that ... and bought the t-shirt...
>
>I guess i am looking for info similar to "the hackers guide for VFP"
>but information specific to SQL pass through....
>
>information like what connection string to use to begin a connection with database type "X".
>stuff that just ain't in the docs.
>
>thanks...
>Dave.