Instead I believe I have to do it in code. Self Program Hamilton Ohio. I found http www. ArchiveVCmicrosoft. So let me guide you through the labyrinth of message and command routing, show you how MFC handles commands differently from other window messages, why menu items. My problem is that I prefer not to re invent the wheel and test for errors myself or through QA. Someone must have implemented this before. Please share your code. What I would like to do is Keep the same font size, family, etc. Keep the memory footprint reasonably low do not create any new unnecessary objects, but do not get the app into an inconsistent state either. I appreciate your help. Get Active Window Handle Mfc© 2017