Bill,
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>I had a really in depth reply, but I deleted it somehow. *s*

I'm sure we've all had those "in depth replies" that somehow never made it as a post. I know I sure have< g >.

>In short, I did read your earlier comments, and I agree with you completely. I have been trying to get at the info for informational reasons only (it gave me an excuse to start playing with the struct class) :).

I don't think of the stuff I've done with the API in any sort of a different light than the stuff I do with nothing but VFP. In the long run, I end up learning more about Windows and how it operates. That's helps me run down problems and overall produce better applications.

>Personally, I still think the best solution (if possible) is to rework the design so as not to have to rely on the printer's status.

Oh yes. Agree 100%

>I had thought the thread was dead, but when it started up again I just thought I'd throw out what I had.
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I've said before that the exchange of information and ideas is always beneficial.:-)

Regards,