I've had this happen before - have you tried referencing the object like this:
this.object.enabled = .f.

Robert


>I am attempting to use a 3rd party OCX control within VFP. However, both the control and the OLE container have unique "enabled" properties. Unfortunately, the code
> This.Enabled = .F.
>changes VFP property, not the native property of the control.
>
>Is there a way to access the native "enabled" property?