>Thanks for your sugestion, Alex, but I don't think it won't work: if people already asked MS and they didn't do, why they would do if I asked? Also, if nobody asked why they would do if only I asked? :-)
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>Now serious. If this is a recurrent wish of many VFP developers I think VFP team people is aware of it. Meanwhile we give thanks by counting on great people in our community that help us.

That is not the point. It is not if only you asked but if enough people asked. I know they listen and if it is possible and has enough merit to commit resources to it it will be done. It may not be possible given Larry's comments about strong typing but you should ask.