>Michael
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>It sounds as if VFP isn't the right tool. Everything from flaky activedocument to multiple instances to threading seems to be troublesome...
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>Delphi or Kylix might be a better "hammer" for your nail rather than the VFP screwdriver...

What's a little trouble between friends? I'm no stranger to trouble, and I don't give up that easily. Still, if I ever did decide to throw in the towel on VFP, I'd take a very serious look at both of the tools you mention.