>>If a VFP fat client app will be calling a webservice, what must the fat >>client app machine have installed? The SOAP toolkit for starters i take it? >>What else?

Nothing. Just make sure your web service is registered with IntelliSense. It's not mandatory, just makes life easier.

Can the SOAP toolkit be included in an installshield setup routine or must be it be run/installed separately?

Yes. You have to add the SOAP merge module.

Charlie