It makes no difference Simon if you use the index number, i.e. it is not
ShowModal that is the problem, but Properties collection (or at least where
it shows).

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HTH

RP
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"Simon Murphy" wrote in message
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VJ
Just guessing but...
the showmodal property is not in the object model for forms (in XP), it is
a
parameter of the show method. So I wonder if it does not exist (publicly)
until a form is shown.
As you say the code works fine if the form window is open, but not
otherwise. this is a bit like how you have to select a sheet before you
can
select a range on it.

Sorry I cant be more help
What are you wanting to do? maybe there is another way?

cheers
Simon
"VJ" wrote:

I would really appreciate your help if you can dig out the answer
because I
have used all my resources and energy to find the answer but no luck.

Regards,

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

This is odd.

I ran the code, and as you say, I get the error.

If I then access the forms properties in the watch window, I can then
run
the code fine. Change the property, and it won't run again.

No answers, yet, but I will dig around.

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HTH

RP
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"VJ" wrote in message
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Can somebody suggest me why I am getting "Unspecified Error" when
the
following line of code executes.

Debug.Print


Application.Workbooks("WBName.xlt").VBProject.VBCo mponents.Item("FormName").
Properties.Item("ShowModal").Value

Before opening the workbook, I am unlocking it which is working fine
but
for
some reason I am not able to get reference to the Properties
collection.
It
works fine sometimes when I run in the debug mode.

Help would be appreciated.

Thanks,