>Hi Terry!
>
> Now I have something on this.
> At first, adding filename.ext.manifest file to old executable or DLL can make it XP styled. You can copy and rename cdplayer.exe.manifest file from System32 folder to do so. (Very nice there is no cdplayer.exe in XP :))). Unfortunately this doesn't helps with mscomctl.ocx.
> At second, MFC and ActiveX are replaced in .NET with WinForms technology. Microsoft and third-party developers now create WinForms components instead of ActiveX.
> So we need an ability to use WinForms controls in VFP rather than an update to ActiveX libraries. But I never read anything about possible WinForms integration to VFP from FoxPro developers.

I like OCX toolbars. They have a state - which means that they can be made to appear disabled (the image looks disabled), but are still "clickable". Also, the OCX tool bar does not require (or demand) a focus when clicked.

I had thought about building my own using command buttons, but the details of the OCX keep me there.

The Foundation "ToolBar" (the dockable guy) only seems to work within _SCREEN. IS this true? If not, does the foundation toolbar have a "state" property?

I'll have to read on WinForms. But Winform controls mean I will have to go back a re-address the toolbar services in some of my apps. It would be nice just to install a new MSCOMCTL, open a legacy form, and see XP themes in the tool bar. It would also be nice to get a full nights sleep:-)
Thanks