>> I was toying with the idea of a shape or container that would simulate a button. <<

I'd suggest using a container as opposed to a shape control. You can then put a label and optionally an image within the container.

Start with SpecialEffect = 0.

In the MouseDown event:

WITH THIS

   .SpecialEffect = 1
   .Visible       = .Visible

ENDWITH && THIS

In the MouseUp event:

WITH THIS

   .SpecialEffect = 0
   .Visible       = .Visible

ENDWITH && THIS

Brad Jones
Ariel Computing, Inc.