Sorry, on both counts :)

It seems odd that I can't come up with a way for the main form to be on the screen, so status messages can display there. Guess the splash screen could be an instance of the main form class, with a parameter passed to it to not do the load stuff again. Hmmm.

>Yes, I was in the process of replying to that post (you made me feel guilty for not answering it ... <g>). I was about to suggest throwing up a splash screen first, so see ... you've answered another one of your own questions. STOP THAT!! <g>
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>~~Bonnie
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