Pretty close, but you are linking the UI with the BO. Use a custom object for the BO then drop it on the form. Or, use a session object and instantiate it with CREATEOBJECT() in the Form.Init. The UI should only display information. All the smarts will be in the BO.

>I am thinking about how to create business objects (to paraphrase William Hunt, “I don’t have a formal computer training” <g>) and would like to know if I am on the right track.
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>The following is a very simplified example.
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>Say, I want to create a business object for conference room reservation program. One business object I will need is Reservation Class/Object.
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>I think I will need to create a class (in VFP, based on a form class so that it would have private data session) with custom properties such as:
>Room No
>Reservation Date
>Time From
>Tim To
>Reserved For
>Etc.
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>The class would also have methods, such as:
>Check if room already booked
>Save reservation.
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>Here how the business object will be used:
>1. User enters information into a data entry form.
>2. Data entry form creates an object of the Reservation Class.
>3. Reservation Class object properties are then set with values from data entry form controls.
>4. Reservation Class method “Check if room already booked” is called.
>5. Reservation Class method “Save reservation” is called.
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>Would the above description be “in line” with how to create business objects with VFP?
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>Thank you for any comments. Also, if someone wants to recommend a basic/beginners book or a white paper on creating business objects, I would appreciate very much.