Aha!!! Just figured it out. For those of you that want a simple solution to my problem (at least the ground work), the way that I solved this was to create a class (custom, container, whatever) and add an array property (class.thing[1]). Then, add objects to your class like crazy (run-time is what I'm going for). When you add these objects, redimension your array property and point that property to your object.

Here's the deal ( I chose to use a form with a textbox collection in this example ):

myform = CREATEOBJECT("Form")
myform.AddProperty("thing[1]", NULL)
myform.AddObject("text1", "textbox")
myform.text1.Value = "Whatever"
? myform.thing[1].value

Should print "Whatever" to active area (SCREEN).

>Use the examples given in my previous post, these are generic collection classes and do exactly what you want. You may have to subscribe to FoxTalk but the VFUG one is free.