>>the "modern" way to accomplish the same tasks is via OLE Automation.
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>I'm currently evaluating a DLL replacement but for now, if I can somewhat easily get the current code working, I need to use what I have. Time & money...
But so many times, you find that trying to make something old work takes more Time & Money (tm) than creating a newer solution which works as newer platforms and apps expect...
My US$.02 worth ...
Rich Addison, Micro Vane, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI
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