Labview and ole-server

Hi,
I need information about the activation of an "OLE server" via Labview.
This server is activated without any problems by using the "CreateObject ("servername")" command within the Excel and Visual Basic environment and all methods are available. I tried an automation-refnum to find the server in the Labview Library - without any success.
How might I realise this Labview Problem?
Thanks
Alex

Hi BSS
Your ActiveX device must be registerd in windows.
Than you can create for example an ActiveX Container.
Open the context menu by right-clicking and select "Insert ActiveX Object ..."
Is your ActiveX device not listed there. Choose "Create Object from File"
instead of "Create Control" and directly select it
I give you some attachements to visual the actions.
Lars
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