>>I think this should be (also) possible via getobject(), but I never took the steps for a self-written server.

getobject() opens a file with it associated app (like .DOC = word.exe), the records are in DBFs so can really associate with my app.

I have tried creating a unique extension and associating that with my application (thought I might put XML data in it) but that fails with "Invalid extension" even though I have the association setup.

Gary.