Einar-

>I already have the code to iterate through the menu "branch" so I guess creating a MenuItem subclass wouldn't bee all that much work. Hmm and I guess it would be a good thing because I am sure I will have similar code in multiple applications.

Should be a snap (more or less <s>). The only bother might be having to cast the class.

>Thanks for your input.

I hope it helps. I'll be curious to see what you settle on.