ProFox March 2025

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Foxpro Developer Job Opening!
by Kurt Wendt 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Oddly - when it Rains it Pours! I get a new job in OH - I get here - then, like 1 day after starting the new job - I get not ONE but TWO guys on LinkedIn telling me about 3DP job openings in SoCal! And, for those jobs - I referred a buddy of mine. But, then - today - I got a Recruiter contacting me about a FoxPro job! I originally replied to a Dice ad back in Oct for a VFP job - which was supposed to be fully remote. But, the guy now contacts me about a Different VFP - and, sorry to say - they want TWO Days onsite - rest is remote. So - of course, that will limit WHO in this forum can apply - since I know folks here are from all over the world - not only USA - but, Brits Across the pond - as well as others (I think there is at least one person from Ireland - and one from like Poland (I think)...). Anyway - if you find the Job specs of interest - send an email directly to this guy: abdul.h(a)accionlabs.com THE JOB: *Job Details:* Foxpro Developer Edison, NJ (Hybrid role, 2-3 days onsite in a week) Duration: 12 Months Contract We are seeking an experienced FoxPro Developer to join our small, experienced developer group in developing and maintaining a robust homegrown Visual FoxPro WMS with an MS SQL backend database. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Visual FoxPro (VFP) development, database management, and integration with modern technologies to improve warehouse operations. This role requires a strong understanding of retail fulfillment workflows, inventory management, and system optimization. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain and enhance the existing Visual FoxPro-based WMS application. - Develop new features and functionalities to improve warehouse efficiency and order fulfillment. - Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity across WMS processes. - Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks. - Work closely with warehouse operations teams to gather requirements and implement solutions. - Integrate WMS with third-party logistics providers, e-commerce platforms, and ERP systems. - Develop and implement reporting tools for tracking warehouse performance and inventory levels. - Provide technical documentation and user support for system enhancements. - Assist in migrating legacy components to modern technologies where applicable. [image: Shape] Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in Visual FoxPro (VFP 6/7/8/9) development. - Strong understanding of MS SQL Server and database integration. - Proficiency in .NET development (C# or VB.NET) and ASP.NET to modernize the platform. - Experience with Angular for front-end development and modern UI enhancements. - Experience in warehouse management, retail fulfillment, or supply chain systems. - Proficiency in writing, debugging, and optimizing FoxPro code. - Familiarity with API integrations, XML, and data exchange between systems. - Experience working with barcode scanning and inventory tracking solutions. - Experience with parcel management APIs for shipping and logistics. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team. --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---

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An Issue with Dates...
by Kurt Wendt 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

...and I don't mean the fruity kind. I think this forum is now going to be a bit more active these days! Anyway... I've been seeing this error a number of times - when trying to compile things recently (and, in case you're curious - I used an online OCR tool to convert the pic of the error to Txt!): ************************** Error number: 2032 Error message: Ambiguous date/datetime constant. Use the format: {yyvy-mm-dd{. [hh:mm:ss] [alp]]} Line number of error: 51 Command with error: IF thisform.txtDueDate. Value < {1/1/1990} OR thisform.txtDueDate. Value > {12/31/2049} Program with error: MPSBATCHTRANSFER.CMDACCEPT.CLICK The error has been recorded in our error log for our future reference, ************************** I know that this method of encoding dates in VFP ( the {1/1/1990} style) is indeed an older method. But, at some point - did VFP just simply drop the support of this style of dates usage? I'm honestly just curious... -Kurt (The OLD VFP Guy who is now Back in the Saddle!)

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Backlink Issue w/Form&Proj NOT re:DBC
by Kurt Wendt 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Hey there Folks, I'm back again - now working at the new job at Pako here in OH. Was here several days - head back down DEEP in the VFP world (Nothing - and I mean NOTHING Runs Like the Fox!) - and suddenly yesterday I got a bad issue. I've never seen the issue before. It's actually stopping me from running the system on my local C: drive dev environment - which I WAS Able to do up until yesterday afternoon. I'm really Stumped on this one. I did research on the web, and then searching the ProFox Archives. But, it seems ALL References to a problem with a Backlink Error and resolutions here on ProFox (and even on other Web searches) was in regards to DBC & DBF files - and NOT with regards to Project and Form files! The error spit out by the system is as such: An Unexpected Program Error has Occurred... x Error number: 0 Error message: Error loading file - record number 6. LOGIN <or one of its members>. Loading form or the data environment : Cannot resolve backlink Line number of error: 116 ‘Command with error: DO FORM common\forms\Logon2.scx Program with error: START I've tried SO Many things. Pulling the Logon2 screen back out, deleting from Disk, then dropping another copy into same location, Rebuilding Project file, and even doing the Recompile All Files in the Build Options - but, Nothing seems to work! So, I'm really Stuck. And, Of course, I surely do NOT want to be running the Live system, as I don't want to be touching Live data - thus why everything is copied down to my C: Drive. Will also note, I can double click on that Logon screen within the project - and even edit the screen. But, upon trying to compile and run the system - that's when things go Totally FUBAR! Ugh... Any help would be Greatly appreciated. -Kurt --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---

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Virtual Fox Fest 2025 (May): Speakers, Sessions and Registration
by Rick Schummer 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Virtual Fox Fest 2025 (May) is a one-day event on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. We have some great speakers (https://virtualfoxfest.com/speakers.aspx) delivering great sessions (https://virtualfoxfest.com/sessions.aspx) live chatting during presentations, and getting to hang out virtually with new and old friends. This event will feature classic sessions (from previous conferences), updated for 2025, along with at least two brand new sessions. More details here: https://virtualfoxfest.com/ Registration is open! Details, deadlines and cost are available on our Web site. You register for the conference here: https://geekgatherings.com/Registration. Don't procrastinate, get this done today! Only 44 days until we gather on the Internet! Rick White Light Computing, Inc.

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ProFox List & UGLY Encoding...
by Kurt Wendt 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

OK - not sure if this message will get sent properly - or if it will instead be coded in Alien Speak again. I find it odd that the 1st couple of my messages to this forum - via my work email - were just Fine. Then, suddenly - it's all coming across as Alien Speak. I think it has to do with me switching to the newer Outlook version - which I think occurred on this past Fri. As such, I'm trying to figure out what settings in Outlook I should change - in order to rectumfy the problem. For this particular message - I did try - by making sure this was a pure Text message with no formatting. But, that setting was done specifically for this email. I figured there Must be some kind of Global setting I need to make, so all emails to ProFox list going out San Alien Speak... -Kurt

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Programmer / Analyst position
by Wayne Yeung 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

Hello Profoxers, I’m a long-time subscriber to Profox but the last time I posted anything was about 10 years ago. Pako Inc., in Mentor, Ohio, manufactures jet engine parts. We’re looking for an experienced programmer/analyst to support our existing VFP applications and migrate to .Net. This is an onsite position. If interested please send your resume to: wyeung(a)pakoinc.com Must Have Skills -VFP 9 (5 years or more) -Office Automation -Experience working with older procedural programming style Nice to Have -.Net WPF -PHP -MySql Thanks for your time. --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---

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Re: Who remembers?
by BrewDaddy 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

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ChilkatVFP Version 1.43 released
by Bill Anderson 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

Folks, https://github.com/billand88/ChilkatVFP Compatibility with Chilkat version 10.1.3. No other changes. Bill Anderson --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---

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ProFox List Statistics for February 2025
by List Administrator Account 01 Mar '25

01 Mar '25

================================================== ProFox List Statistics February 2025 ================================================== Subscriber Count at End of Month: ProFox: 306 ProFoxTech: 184 ================================================== Total Posts: 70 (Up 133.33% from January 2025) Total [OT] Posts: 0 (Unchanged from January 2025) Total [NF] Posts: 0 (Unchanged from January 2025) Daily Message Counts for February 2025 ------------------------------------------------ DOW Date Count --- ---- ----- S 1 - 4 W 5 - 15 T 6 - 11 F 7 - 13 M 10 - 9 T 13 - 9 M 17 - 1 T 18 - 1 F 21 - 7 Message Counts By Day of Week for February 2025 ------------------------------------------------ DOW Count --- ----- Mon - 10 Tue - 1 Wed - 15 Thu - 20 Fri - 20 Sat - 4 Distinct Posters to the List (changes relative to January 2025) ------------------------------------------------ Non-OT messages: 21 (Up 75.0%) OT messages: 0 (Unchanged) NF messages: 0 (Unchanged) Total number: 21 (Up 75.0%) Top 20 Contributors by Number of Non-OT Posts ------------------------------------------------ | Posts Contributor | ------------------------------------------------ 1. 11 Kurt Wendt 2. 8 Joe Yoder 3. 6 Alan Bourke 4. 5 Man-wai Chang 5. 5 Richard Kaye 6. 4 Ed Leafe 7. 4 Eric Selje 8. 3 Ajit Abraham 9. 3 Jürgen Wondzinski 10. 3 Jeff Roberts 11. 2 Bill Anderson 12. 2 Ted Roche 13. 2 Tracy Pearson 14. 2 Stephen Russell 15. 2 Garrett Fitzgerald 16. 2 Wayne Yeung 17. 2 Paul H. Tarver 18. 1 Frank Cazabon 19. 1 Dave Crozier 20. 1 Paul Hill Top 0 Contributors by Number of OT Posts ------------------------------------------------ | Posts OT% Contributor | ------------------------------------------------ Top 0 Contributors by Number of NF Posts ------------------------------------------------ | Posts Contributor | ------------------------------------------------ Top 20 Contributors by Total Number of Posts ------------------------------------------------ | Posts Contributor | ------------------------------------------------ 1. 11 Kurt Wendt 2. 8 Joe Yoder 3. 6 Alan Bourke 4. 5 Man-wai Chang 5. 5 Richard Kaye 6. 4 Ed Leafe 7. 4 Eric Selje 8. 3 Ajit Abraham 9. 3 Jürgen Wondzinski 10. 3 Jeff Roberts 11. 2 Bill Anderson 12. 2 Ted Roche 13. 2 Tracy Pearson 14. 2 Stephen Russell 15. 2 Garrett Fitzgerald 16. 2 Wayne Yeung 17. 2 Paul H. Tarver 18. 1 Frank Cazabon 19. 1 Dave Crozier 20. 1 Paul Hill Top 6 Contributors by Number of New Threads Started ------------------------------------------------ | Posts Contributor | ------------------------------------------------ 1. 4 Joe Yoder 2. 2 Wayne Yeung 3. 1 Kurt Wendt 4. 1 Bill Anderson 5. 1 Ed Leafe 6. 1 List Administrator Account Top 12 Non-OT Threads by Total Number of Posts ------------------------------------------------------------------ | Posts Subject | ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. 16 Cleaning out a non-working VFP installation on Windows 10 2. 13 Programmer / Analyst position 3. 10 VS Code and VFP extensions ( Cleaning out a non-working VFP installation on Windows 10) 4. 7 The Vfpx.org Site & FoxPro Install... 5. 7 Who remembers? 6. 7 VFP file association issues 7. 3 Report Designer version 8. 2 ChilkatVFP Version 1.42 released 9. 2 VFP installation issues 10. 1 VFP9 Help built in Westwind Help Builder 11. 1 OT FoxPro Opportunity in Mentor OH 12. 1 ProFox List Statistics for January 2025 Top 0 OT Threads by Total Number of Posts ------------------------------------------------------------------ | Posts Subject | ------------------------------------------------------------------ Top 12 Threads by Total Number of Posts ------------------------------------------------------------------ | Posts Subject | ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. 16 Cleaning out a non-working VFP installation on Windows 10 2. 13 Programmer / Analyst position 3. 10 VS Code and VFP extensions ( Cleaning out a non-working VFP installation on Windows 10) 4. 7 The Vfpx.org Site & FoxPro Install... 5. 7 Who remembers? 6. 7 VFP file association issues 7. 3 Report Designer version 8. 2 ChilkatVFP Version 1.42 released 9. 2 VFP installation issues 10. 1 VFP9 Help built in Westwind Help Builder 11. 1 OT FoxPro Opportunity in Mentor OH 12. 1 ProFox List Statistics for January 2025

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