>Hi,
> I replace main vfp windows by a top level form as container and have my MDI form inside it. How could I have a status bar on top level form that always ontop (only in my application)?

Cetin's idea works very well, in fact, he helped me on this about two years ago. But also, drop the activex into a bottom-docked vfp toolbar, or else it will not stay on top...