>>>The disadvantage of using SDI is that you can not display STATUS BAR of the VFP system.
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>>The activex statusbar works well, it's actually rather better than the vfp bar, since you can control what you put in it...
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>Definitely, but to me, the behaviour is awkward. You can not even display the default system time. If you've done it, then please advise me how?

Sure -- choose a panel, then in the Style section choose Time form the list. It takes a bit of practice to get the activex bar working right, but it works well once you're familiar with it. Also, it needs to go in a bottom docked toolbar, otherwise it can be covered by objects (like forms)...