Working with Objects in Visual FoxPro

Visual FoxPro provides many ways to work with objects. By using objects you can create objects from classes for more reusable code, use objects to store data, and create code that is easier to read and reference.

In This Section

• Objects in Visual FoxPro
  Introduces objects in Visual FoxPro and how to create and use them.

• Creating Objects from Classes
  Describes how to create an object based on a saved visual class.

• How to: Add Classes to Forms
  Describes how to add a class to a form using Project Manager.

• Adding Objects to a Container Class
  Details how to add objects to a container through use of the ADD OBJECT clause in the DEFINE CLASS command or the AddObject method.

• How to: Add Objects to a Control or Container Class
  Describes how to add objects to a class using the Class Designer.

• Creating Table Navigation Buttons
  Provides an explanation of how to design and build table navigation buttons through code.

• Defining a Grid Control
  Outlines how to define grid control programmatically.

• How to: Set Properties
  Describes how to set the properties of an object at run time or design time.

• Container Hierarchy Object Referencing
  Describes how objects are referenced in the container hierarchy and explains the importance of identifying objects in relation to the container hierarchy.

• Object Reference Creation
  Explains how to make a reference to an object, and describes the benefits of creating references over making copies of objects.

• Object and Member Arrays
  Describes how to create arrays containing objects and to define class members as arrays.

• Data Storage with Objects
  Describes when and how to store data in objects.

• How to: Call Methods
  Describes how to call the methods of an object from anywhere in an application once it has been created.

• Object and Data Integration
  Contains information on why integrating objects and data is important.

• How to: Create Instances of Classes with the Class Browser
  Describes how to create a new instance of a class using the Class Browser.

• How to: Add Controls to Forms with the Class Browser
  Describes how to add objects to a form with the Class Browser.

Reference

• Objects, Collections, and Classes
  Provides a list of objects, collections, and classes in Visual FoxPro.

Related Sections

• Managing Classes and Class Libraries
  Discusses how to create and modify classes and class libraries within Visual FoxPro.

• Working with Classes in Visual FoxPro
  Discusses methods to use, modify, and create classes within Visual FoxPro.