You can use the MS Animation ActiveX control. Drop one on your form and use:

thisform.ocxAVI.AutoPlay = .t.
thisform.ocxAVI.Open("myanimation.avi")

>Is there a way to play an avi clip on a form without using ole automation. I just want the video clip to play automatically without the user having to click on a play button. Thanks in advance for any help offered.
>
>John Symons