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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.