I don't know the exact syntax, but PS does support limited external automation. Try:

x = creat([photoshop.application])

Contact Adobe to find out what it supports.

Dave

>Does anyone know of an object that will connect me from VFP to Photoshop. I need to use Photoshop to save some pictures after I convert them from bmp to jpeg. And I would need to be told how to use it.
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