>>>Shouldn't I find a file somewhere on my computer called Win32api.dll?
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>>>If not, is it just an internal/automatic part of VFP?
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>>Matt,
>>As others have posted, its just a generic name. When this name is referenced VFP searches the files George posted in his message. This information can be found in the help under Declare - DLL.
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>>However, since some searching is involved when you specify this and consequently some overhead, I would recommend specifying the exact DLL where possible. It makes for better documented code and it is ever so slightly faster.
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>>Regards.
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>Hi Larry,
>
>I agree that referring to the specific DLL is "better documented", but my recollection is that someone (one of our highly respected German friends, I believe) observed that using IN WIN32API (when applicable, of course) was much faster. Now you've got me wondering.
>

Mike,
Was the information posted here? I don't remember it. I guess it would depend on in what order VFP searches the DLLs. IAC, we are only talking about micro- or milli- seconds.

Regards.