The top Enthusiast in this type of question (i.e. ActiveX control of MS products) is Micheal Monroe. You can find a list of his answers here;
http://exchange.ni.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=101&RPAGEID=261&HRedirected=True&HUserId=101_2952&RFORMNUMBER=6 I beleive he has had something to say about this question recently. Please take a look at his answers. If one of his answers solves your challenge, give him stars! Trying to help (without learning more about MS than I have to :>)), Ben
