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How can I set the page length i.e. number of lines for a report. Settingb the _plength system variable did not work. Thanks in advance.

Danceman - do I need any files to implement win32api? Thanks

Thank you for you responses. BTW, I am using VFP6. Looks loke I will need the API calls since I am loosing focus to other apps running. Would appreciate any info on using API. Are you refering to WIN32? Thanks to all again.

I am trying to create a "kiosk" application by running what is essentially an old dbase IV app in a top level VFP form. The form, however, occasionaly looses focus so that is is necessary to use a mouse click to change the focus back to the form. Since I need to eliminate the need for...

I am using Dbase5 for DOS, spceifically the @ GET statement. Thanks

I need to format a password field so that only **** are visible when a user enters a password. I think there is a PICTURE symbol I can use with @GET but have not been able to find any info. Thanks in advance.

I need to create an app that controls the user's ability to exit the program and forces the user to make selections from a limited list of options. I also need to eliminate the mouse, if possible, so that only key presses are processed. Thanks

Chris, My app is a custom Point-Of-Sale system with a user group of about 20 people(average age 65). I developed the app 5 years ago in Dbase and migrated to VFP last month. There is no good reason to incorporate a mouse in the app. This would alos enatil retraining this user group. The system...

Can I disable the mouse in a VFP program so that the users only use keystrokes? I also need to maintatin the focus on the main window and eliminate the task bar if possible. Thanks.

How can I disable the windows key within a VFP program?