>I noticed that when I change a header file the change is not noticed
>by vfp5 unless I save a form. I suppose vfp thinks it needs to
>recompile then. Is there some setting that I can make vfp
>recompile every time I run my project?

Make sure that SET DEVELOPMENT is ON so that VFP will check date/time stamps when you go to compile your apps. Otherwise you can check the box for recompille all when building your app.