>Remus,
>
>How about "dropping" a listview instead of the standard cbo? I'd bet that's what the VFP object select cbos do.
David,
>>I ratter develop an OCX using ATL and VC.
Yes, you're wright. A transparent container with a readonly textbox, a button to look like a combo drop down button and a visible/invisible treeview or outline control...
Maybe, if I have the time and if my contractor ('user') deserve it...

Regards,
Remus