<originalmessage> this is probably a bit off topic but here goes. the delphi 6.0 personal edition does not come with the clx libs. does this mean that the only way to get the clx libraries on a windows machine is to buy the $1000 plus delphi 6.0? bc-s </originalmessage> You are correct, the Delphi 6 Personal Edition does not come with CLX. The Professional Edition lists at $999 for new user, or $399 if upgrading from any Delphi Professional product. Lee Behrens