Erik-
I must be misunderstanding some subtle. Or not so subtle, perhaps *s*. The NewObject() method can be used in place of the AddObject() method.

From the help:

NewObject Method

Adds a new class or object to an object directly from a .vcx visual class library or program.

>NewObject cannot replace the AddObject method, only the CREATEOBJECT function. Carlie's problem is probably one of path resolution, and not instanciation order, or calling syntax.