>Then I guess you don't need it - ??? still shifts hDC contexts between printer openings (each time you issue a SET PRINTER, or use a Windows printing action like a report, ?, ?? interspersed with ???, which forces a new spool context) and you are quite limited in mixing Windows and non-Windows printer behavior, since VFP natively can only have one printer context in effect at a time, resulting in a page feed whenever a context shift occurs. Also, all VFP printer operations require that the spooler be enabled - you can't set up a printer to print directly to printer without any spool context for the printer as defined in the Windows printer setup dialog. Like I said, I use the API and have no problems related to Win GDI behavior.

I, personally, would like to see your tools posted here, Ed.