>*** VFP9 Beta ***
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>I created my custom control based on the Control class. I initially placed a label and a command button on a form, positioned them as I needed then Saved As Class...
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>Now I need to add another control (a shape) to my control but everytime I'm told that I cannot add to a "non-container" class. Does this mean that I have to start all over again? If so, that would be really annoying :(

I've no problem adding a shape to the control based class in VFP9RTM. My steps:
1. CREATE CLASS mycontrol as control OF test
2. Drop a label and a button
3. Close Class Designer and save class
4. MODIFY CLASS mycontrol oF test
5. Add a shape
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BTW, VFP9beta expires at the end of the month.