>>>>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!
>>>>
>>>>Thank you!
>>>>
>>>>Mark W. Mitchell
>>>
>>>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)..
>>>
>>>Thanx!
>>>
>>>Tony Miller
>>>Vancouver, Wa
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>>
>>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!
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>Gary, run the VFP install, and look at their SETUP.LST and SETUP.INF files. These will give you an idea of what files are needed and where they should go. Then use this list on any install program.
>
>Barbara

Thanks Barbara I'll look at that list. I sound a little jaded on
this subject because it is obvious to me that MS should just supply
this information. Good project for someone would be to do this. I
have had similar problems from other vendors of Activex controls
not supplying all the required info on needed files for theirs to
operate. I will look at that list however.

Thanks again Gary