View an ActiveX object contents

Hi,
Is it possible to view an ActiveX object contents ? I'm working on MGMotor Control ActiveX object and I wanted to know how it's working inside.
Thank you.
Che57

If the question is, can you see the code in it? The answer is no. ActiveX objects are compiled so the source code is no longer available. If the question is can you see the properties associated with the object, the answer it yes, and you would use a standard property node to get at them.
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