To construct a self-contained VFP7 folder, you must gather the executable and its runtime dependencies from a standard installation. Create a clean folder named VFP7_Portable and copy the following files into it: 1. The Core Executables
Use SYS(2003) to identify the current startup directory and map all library ( .VCX ) and procedure ( .PRG ) calls relative to that root. 3. Automated Environment "Clean Room" Portable apps should leave no trace. This feature would:
Get current drive and path LOCAL cStartPath cStartPath = SYS(5) + SYS(2003)
Software portability does not bypass licensing. To legally use a portable version of VFP 7, the developer or organization must own a valid, historical license for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 7.0 or an MSDN subscription that covers legacy software.
Choosing the right for your portable USB drive Share public link
The appeal of a portable version of any development tool is obvious. For VFP7 developers, the primary motivations include: