.grid1.column3.SetAll("DynamicCurrentControl","IIF( assetfotos.lAsset,'txtplaceholder','check1')","Column") .grid1.setall("DynamicBackColor","IIF( assetfotos.lAsset, RGB(250,253,193), RGB(255,255,255) )","Column") .grid1.refresh() .refresh() && for the image control>i thought about that but didnt persue it. i guess another textbox whose VISIBLE = false.... thanks for the tip.