Hi Simon,

This is a perfect scenario for using BindEvent() in VFP8. Create an UpdateStatus() method on your BO that accepts progress information as parameters, then call that method during the long process. Use BindEvent() to call the appropriate method on your progress indicator every time UpdateStatus() is called. The BindEvent() statement should be in the code that instantiates the BO and the progress indicator.

Of course, this requires VFP8. Let me know if you are using an older version.

>Hi
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>If I have a long process running in a Business Object and want to let the user see the progress what are some suggestion of best practice for this scenario which ensure the separation of the interface and Business Object layer?
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>I am assuming the technique should work even if I switch from a Windows front end to a web front end etc.
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>Thanks
>Simon White