>If I remember correctly, my original post was looking for a way to build an object model, or a place to start. I got a few posts stating that it had to be broken into a simple question, but most of the posts discouraged me against a pure OOP model. I appreciate all the opinions, but I really need an answer rather than an opinion that does not deal with an answer. The answer does not have to be: I wouldn't do that. Whether it is practical or not, I can deal with. I appreciate your respone Al, I will get the book and read it thoroughly, I believe OOP is the way to go, IMHO and I will work hard to achieve results. I guess no one has attempted what I am attempting, going with objects that model all the actors in a system, if they had, they would have a good handle on what makes up a good business object model and how it can work with the system. Lets face it, relational database design has been beat out like a dirty carpet, but object modeling is still new. I don't expect this question to
>be answered, but : If I were to create a customer class, it would have properties, such as name, address, city, state, zip, phone (on a very simple level). It would also have methods, such as requesting a sale, paying on an account, Menachem Baziam says it well in VFP unleashed (chpts 27-31 I believe). He just doesn't go into detail, therefore I don't know how to implement the class, does the data go to the object, then to the table? These are the kinds of answers I am looking for. I will post the answers when I find them. Who knows, maybe I could even create a presentation to post to the VFUG?

Greg

When you achieve World Peace (s) wee will be more then happy to look at any lecture you may have regarding your journey. Seems like it would be extremely interesting.

On a personal note, It will be enlightning to see if you still hold the same conceptual outlook as you do now when your done. IOW, hopefully reality won't hit you with a big stick! (s) (IE: deadlines).


Good Luck & look forward to the updates!
Tom