>>Still didn't install MO back:(
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>No worries.
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>>AFAIK you'd have problem with its zOrder everytime and won't
>>be able to 'send back'. IMHO size map control so it won't get
>>over scalebar (but remember saying off the top of my head).
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>That is what I have found so far. Was hoping someone might have a solution though as I am trying to keep the map filling the entire form. I am going to work on having the Scalebar in a separate form that sits in the appropriate area.

Since you already have enough OCX on that form adding one anopther like MS StatusBar might work too:)
Cetin