>I have been trying to create a .exe in vfp8. I was successful on my earlier program version, but now I create a .exe and everything seems to be fine. But, when I execute the program say: start|run|parts.exe , the program executes and flashes the screen but disappears instantly. Yet, going to task manager the program is running.
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You need to add a wait state to your application. Typically, you do this by putting READ EVENTS after you've set things up, and then having CLEAR EVENTS when you're ready to shut down.

Tamar