>>Might make enough material for a FAQ, or for a short article here on the UT/Mag. I might consider this eventually. I might also consider publishing a book about some VFP-related subjects. I like writing, but methinks I need some "big idea" first.
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>Hilmar:
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>I wish you would. I have started using these functions a lot more now and whilst my experience is limited, I have derived great advantage with my programming. If I could understand the math combined with the bitwise functions, it would be heaps better.
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>I never did math at all. So, in these areas, I sometimes struggle.
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>Please consider doing this, if only for me <vbg> !
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Gary,

I wrote an article for FoxPro Advisor that appeared in the October, 1997 issue titled, "Make Tasks Easier with the Bit Manipulation Functions".

You might want to check that out.