Mark,

You can ShellExcute() out to paint with a filename parameter to bring up the app. Once you've returned to VFP you can use CLEAR RESOURCES to make VFP clear it's image cache.

>Ok, I have the ole control opening the image (i don't like how I have to do it, so if you know of a better way, please let me know). I know how to get it to open PAINT and allow it to make changes...HOWEVER, i can't seem to get the changes to save after I return from paint and back to my image on the drive. Any help would be greatly helpful.