>I need a scheme for refreshing toolbars and menu items
>
>The app may have screens which are in add/edit mode or
>in view mode (lack of add/edit mode), or other type
>of screens may be opened, such as a memo screen.
>
>I tried using properties on the toolbars and menu to
>determine when a button/bar should be refreshed, however
>other applications may be launched from with this app.
>
>The windows in the external applications may not have the
>properties required to evaluate for refreshing.
>
>Any ideas on how to do this?

I am not so sure if what you are trying to accomplish is how to enable/disable menu / toolbar button when needed? If that so, you can make use of SET SKIP OF command statement to enable/disable menu items. Make use of Enabled property for the toolbar button.