Back in the days of FoxPro 2.6 I took a code only approach for a while. But even then I would still use the visual designer to layout my forms so I didn't have to figure out all my @SAY and @GET values. Then I would generate them and paste them into my final prg's so I could get more flexibility. Back then you could use GenScreenX to get more flexibility in the designers.

I think it depends on your application but most of the time the VFP designers are pretty darn flexible.

My advice is to do what works best for you, but to still spend time working with the tools in VFP even if it is just to try out ideas and make sure your not missing out.

I'd also say if you are going to work with other developers that a more balanced approach would probably be more desireable.

Greg

>Hi All,
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>Two years ago, I've decided to program using only code, I don't include .scx or .vcx nor .mpr files in the final project, I constuct a project with only one object-oriented .prg file (it could be more than one), and .frx and .lbx files for reports.
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>In this two years of experience, I've found several advantages to this technique. Among them I can list the following:
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>1. Total flexibility on coding
>2. Easier debugging techniques
>3. The possibility of organize the code using a "treeview & text tool" (see www.treepad.com for example)
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>I want to know if there are other programmers using this technique, I would like to share advantages and "how's to" with disadvantages.
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>Also I wold like to receive critique to this technique.
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>Thanks
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>Enrique