hmm - that's a thought - thanks - I'll try it. Still don't like that it won't play from where it is though.

>Ken,
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>>I've noticed that using the animation control active x, I can't include my avi file in my exe (or rather, it doesn't work unless I have it as a separate file). I've seen the same thing with images used in image controls. I assume this is an "active x" issue. Any word on a way around this or if it will be fixed at some point? I hate having to distribute extra files.
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>You could include the avi in your EXE and copy it out of the exe to the user's temp-folder, when you need it. When you don't need the file anymore, you can delete it.
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>Regards,
>Armin