>I am using the oleControl base class to subclass a non-visual ActiveX control. When I try to instantiate the subclassed control in code, I get error 1435 "Object class is invalid for this container". So I tried putting the class in a container. When I try to instantiate the container, I get the same error. If I put the ole class in a form class and instantiate it, it works. So, I have two questions:
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>1) Must the oleControl in fact be instantiated within a container?
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>2) Must that container be a form?
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>I would rather have less overhead than a form if possible.
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>Thanks.


ActiveX controls vary on a control by control basis as to the kinds of containers that may contain them. It sounds like the particular control that you are using must be placed directly on a form. (others might be able to be placed in non-form containers, it varies by the control)

-Lou.