>>>I think this should be (also) possible via getobject(), but I never took the steps for a self-written server.
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>getobject() opens a file with it associated app (like .DOC = word.exe), the records are in DBFs so can really associate with my app.

GETOBJECT() has two forms. You want the other one. From the Hacker's Guide:

Omitting the first parameter and passing "Excel.Application" for the second starts Excel if it is not running, or grabs another handle to the application if it is executing.


Tamar