Evelyn-

>how can i get the search SearchDemo.scx and Srch.scx? can i get it free? i've searched for the "1001 Things You Wanted to Know About Visual FoxPro" in our local bookstores, but i can't find it.

You might be interested in purchasing the electronic version of the book from www.hentzenwerke.com, if you can't find the book locally (and I imagine getting it shipped would be horrendous). It's a bit less expensive, and you get it immediately, too. So, if you think that might work for you, give it a try.