Hi all, I have got an app. which collects some data from the database then writes it to an Excel Spreadsheet. I'm using the new 'Excel Application' component (wrapper) from the Servers page. My problem is this : when I close my application first, closing the current workbook in Excel will close the workbook and also make Excel disappear even though it is still running. Next time I try to start Excel, it goes crazy (window is created but doesn't repaint etc). I've tried the calling _release, and disconnect, but not much seems to change. Anyone have any clues? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz