I have written a simple com component that shells out to a Command Line program. The program writes its output to the standard output device. What I want to do is capture this text output, does anyone know if it is possible? Do I have to redirect it to a file and then get read the file? Chris --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz