Probably you can do it by placing data to resources, and using resource related functions. You should be able to both read and modify resources in executables without problems. I have never used this myself, though. Igor Green http://www.grigsoft.com/ - files and folders comparison tools

To add to what TFrancis said, after setting m_hWndClient, call UpdateLayout() to make sure the view is sized correctly to fit the client area of the frame. --Mike-- Personal stuff:: Ericahist Updated Feb 6! | Homepage Shareware stuff:: 1ClickPicGrabber | RightClick-Encrypt CP stuff:: CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | C++ Forum FAQ "That probably would've sounded more commanding if I wasn't wearing my yummy sushi pajamas."   -- Buffy