I use the shell function to open a HTML help program.  It oorks fine, but it
stays open even after the calling application is closed.  I would like to
close the help application if the calling form is closed.

can I do that?  Here is the code that I am using

Maurice

Dim HelpMe

HelpMe = Shell(App.Path & "\HH.EXE " & App.Path & "\Aquaculture Effluent
Data Management.CHM", vbNormalFocus)