>Hi,
>
>I am currently working on one of those 'mega-urgent projects' to implement a telephone system within a vfp application. Incoming calls need to be routed to a pc where the caller's details are displayed automatically on the main customer screen. Outgoing calls should be possible from the same screen by clicking on a button.
>
>It looks like there are 2 possible avenues to explore
>i) spend loads of time writing code which calls various functions within the TAPI32.dll directly, OR
>ii) invest in a 3rd party tool (eg/ www.exceletel.com) and use this as an interface to the TAPI drivers.
>
>Ideally there should be no 3rd party screens popping up, and the whole project needs to be completed by end October....!!
>
>Any advise will be greatly appreciated, as i am new to this area.
>
>Regards
>ViN
>07956 569 689

It would be cheaper and more efficient to use the Third party company you mentioned. At least investigate a few companies choices as it is a big decision who to go with.

TAPI can be a bit complicated for implementation on your own, especially if you are new to it. This would cause you to miss a very soon deadline.

Good luck!