>>1) When I finally go to distribute my program, on which I've been slaving for so long, how do I know which files I need? Is there a list of file extensions anyone has which are required to include with the distribution disks?
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>>2) Let's say now you've helped me on #1, but now it's time for me to update a piece or two of my program -- how do I know which files to update on my customer's machine? If I update or create a form -- do I just install the SCX and SCT files for that form, or perhaps the EXE of the project file? What about modifying a report? Which file(s)?
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>>Please help!
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>>Thank you!
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>>Mark W. Mitchell
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>Mark,
> Best way to install is by using an install program.. Either the one that comes with VFP (okay, problems in some places) or a 3rd party install routine... There are too many files, and possible setting for your registry to messa round with (IMHO)..
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>Thanx!
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>Tony Miller
>Vancouver, Wa


That's great Tony to use a 3rd party install program. I did that.
However that goes back to the ORIGINAL question. What files are
needed? In this case I am not referring to files used in the project
but any files necessary for VFP ot operate in a runtime environment.
why can't Microsoft just give a list of these files and whether
they have to be registered or not!!!!!!

I guess I should know...

Gary....frustrated in Chino Hills with things that should be simple!