_SCREEN.VISIBLE=.F. Will hide the app but allow it to run
_SCREEN.WINDOWSTATE=1 Will minimize the app

HTH


>does anyone know a code i can issue to minimize or hide foxpro screen while another prorgam is completed.
>i would like to open a file on internet which conntains an exel file which must be imported.
>However, to insure that the task is completed before returning to foxpro, i would like to minimize
>of hide foxpro screen.
>
>sequence something like this:
>
>(Minimize or Hide fox pro screen--- missing code)
>oIE = CreateObject ("internetexplorer.application")
>oIE.NAVIGATE ("https://myfiles.com")
>oIE.VISIBLE = .T.
>(Max or show fox pro screen --missing code)
>
> - thanks for your help --k