>Could someone help me with these 2 simple questions:

>1. How do I permanently add a vcx file to the form controls toolbar library icon, that is make it so that it is always there when I click on the icon?

After adding the vcx to the list in the Controls tab of the Options property sheet, click on the Set as Default button.

>2. How can I change the bitmap of a class in the form controls toolbar?

Open the class in the class designer, then select Class Info from the Class menu. You can change the icon there.