Rafael, Allen is correct - GetObj() will grant access to a currently loaded Excel. An error indicates that Excel is NOT loaded.
Dave Crozier -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rafael Copquin Sent: 22 September 2008 11:47 To: profox Subject: Word automation I usually use this code to launch Excel via automation: if upper(vartype(thisform.oExcel)) <> "O" thisform.oExcel=createobject("Excel.Application") else thisform.oExcel=getobject( , "Excel.Application") endif The above code was derived from the Hacker's Guide by Tamar Granor and others. However, if I wanted to know in advance whether an instance of Excel is open in the user's computer, is there any API call or function that would tell me this] And if there is, could any of you post the code to accomplish this] TIA Rafael Copquin [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
