Sam Smoot wrote: > Set xlapp.Visible = true (at least I *think* that's the param for > visibility, it's been awhile). > > It's probably a modal dialog asking you to save or something > preventing it from closing. You'll need to dismiss that first > (programmatically of course). > Yes, that's the right property. I'm running with visibility on, and there aren't any outstanding dialogs awaiting a response. Wish it were that. Good idea on the env. varaible setup. Sweet! Todd -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.