>I am considering purchasin VPM but have a few general questions, and I'm looking for objective opinions. If you have experience with this framework I would appreciate your feedback.
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>1. How stable is this framework?

Overall - pretty stable.

>2. How customizable is it? For example, can I change the menu structure, toolbar icons, etc.

Fair.

>3. How flexible is it? For example, I have several forms that require a lot of time to layout. After creating them in VPM, let's say down the road I need to add another field, change the logic, etc. Will I need to regenerate that form with VPM, or can I simply open it up and add the additional fields and functionality I require?

You can add the fields/functionality that you require - if you know what your doing.

>4. What is the learning curve like, relative to other frameworks?

That was the good thing about this framework compared to the other ones I've used, the learning curve IS smaller - but then again this framework does less too - so less to learn, hence smaller learning curve..ha.

>5. How well is this framework suited for client/server development?

It can be done.

Quite frankly though - if I was planning on a client/server app or any application that was going to end up being big (lots of tables, lots of screens, lots of logic) - I wouldn't use this framework. This thing seems more like a RAD tool than a framework - plus there were several things about it that step outside windows-standards and basic foxpro standards - like the way it does - or rather doesnt do - dropdown combo boxes for example.
Anyway I would suggest looking at several of them before picking one - find one that suits your needs the best. I think there is something on the foxwiki that talks about all the VFP frameworks - perhaps someone can post a link to that out here for you.