>i would like to access a 'sample.jpg' file through a menu tab selection such that the image appears outside the VFP window
>
>i know i can view the image if i set it up within an html file thus (below) - however is there a way to display the image without going through intermediate html file - sample code would be appreciated.
>

>oIE = CreateObject ("internetexplorer.application")
>oIE.NAVIGATE ("c:/sample.html")
>oIE.VISIBLE = .T.
>

>
>thanks K

This works for me.

oIE = CreateObject ("internetexplorer.application")
oie.Navigate("c:\DSCN0016.JPG")
oie.Visible =.t.