>I am looking to implement a feature to an application, where the user has the option on all forms to attach-/ (VFP terms relate) various types of other files - or documents.
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>Should I make the forms themselves OLE drop targets, where the user would drop a file onto the form.... and write the code necessary to enable the saving of the file ?

I would. Even if some users don't understand drag-and-drop, it is a standard and I venture that more and more will know. And for the ones who do a two step process would only be an annoyance.

> The trouble I see with this, is that many users don't know how to even use drag and drop. I get more often than not. 'Oh I didnt know you could do that. ?' and a day later, they forget that it could be done.

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>My first thought was be to have a folder named Dropbox on the users desktop, to allow them someplace to drop files / or copy files to. then whenever they navigate to a form, if any files are in the dropbox, a control (listbox) or command button would become enabled. to allow them to -attach the dropped file to the current viewing record.

HOw will they "drop files/or copy files to?" Won't they use drag and drop here? If not, why can't they learn that they can just directly drop it on a form?

How about adding an Explorer right-click menu choice? I haven't done that but IIRC it's possible.