>I have a form with a map on it. I want to create an animated mouse pointer. The pointer would be crosshairs from each edge of the form to the other and from top to bottom, much like the cursor used for drafting programs. Can this be done in VFP or will the redrawing of the lines as the cursor moves erase the map underneath? If it can be done, how?

Grady,
If you use line objects then they won't erase the map underneath.
PS: Most map activex have such controls ready,no?
Cetin