would i not end up with the same error message tore?
k
>Try to delete the old file before creating the new file. If you can't delete the file, then it must be in use.
>
>>When i try and create an excel file programmatically AND a copy of the file is already open i get this message
>>Cannot create file c:\mydir\myexcel.xls
>>is there a way to test if file is open before trying to create it offering operator a warning to close existing file.
>>thanks
>>k