Simon,
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>Hi there
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>Does anybody know if VFP7 has an ability to output to one of the more updated versions of excel. We are currently having problems because of the record limit in excel. Does anybody have any ideas or more information on this.
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>Also how can I start Excel or other similar programs from VFP, and also check that it is open so not to open it. Basically so I can the use a connection to another app to output/input data.
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>Thanks in advance for any info,
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>Regards,
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>Simon