>I have an Active doc app that does not have any problem to establish DDE connection with Excel when runs as stand alone or in VFP6. However
> ichannel = DDEINITIATE("Excel", "System") always returns bad channel when runs under IE4.
You shouldn't be using DDE. Use Automation.
oExcel = CREATEOBJECT("Excel.Application")
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer