>>>Simple question. I would have posted this in the kiddies section, but I couldn't find one.
>>>
>>>I recently downloaded an ActiveX control from the web that sounded interesting. Now that I have this OCX, how do I install it so I can see the ActiveX controls on the tools menu and utilize it in my application development. I placed it in windows/system sub-dir (win95) with the rest of the OCX files but I can't see it in VFP in the activex controls section. Can someone give simple instructions on installing an imported OCX so it can be used by VFP.
>>>
>>>Thanks, and I'll humbly wait for replies.
>>>
>>>John.
>>John,
>>Open tools\options select controls tab, select activex then add and point your new.ocx.
>>Cetin
>
>Hi Cetin,
>
>Here's what I did.
>> downloaded .OCX file
>> put it in windows\system with the other OCX files
>> went to tool\options and selected ActiveX and then add
>> selected my new OCX file and then OK
>
>At this point I am getting an error stating that the file doesn't exist.
>Does anything come to mind why this is happening?
>
>Thanks!
>John.

John, have you registered the OCX? Every new OCX needs to be registered with WIN95 before the system can 'see' it. At the RUN command in Win95 type:

REGSVR32  MYOCX.OCX  

You don't need to add paths if the OCX is in the Windows/System directory. You'll get a confirmation message that the OCX is registered, and then you can proceed.

HTH