>is it possible to create an instance of an object wherein the only clue u have about the object is its name...
>
>this sample doesnt work, but is this possible...
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>dim oButton as object
> set oButton = createobject("ButtonName")
> oButton.properties = xx
>
>thanx,
>Benj

What kind of object? Your sample will work as is with ActiveX DLL and EXE component.

If you are talking of OCX, you must use Controls.Add.