Instantiating objects from ActiveX dll

This isn't any major problem, I'm just wondering if someone can explain this a little clearer than I understand it...

I have compiled an ActiveX dll that has a couple functions for calculating Time statistics. The class is called TimeStats. When I create an object of that class I have to use


Dim ts as Object
set ts = new TimeStats




Everything works fine from there. I'm just wondering why I can't use..


Dim ts as TimeStats




..because this is legal syntax but gives a run-time error 91 (object not set). Like i said, my code is working and everyone is happy, but can someone explain why I can't dimension the object directly? Thank you!!

Jeff

Did you try this:

Dim ts as YourDll.TimeStats

Regards,

Michi

Hi, thanks for replying!

I tried that but it still gives the same error. I do have the dll checked in References. My code works just fine if I dim the variable as Object then set it to New TimeStats. I'm just trying to understand why I have to do it that way. Thank you though for the input!

Jeff

Have you tried the shorthand:

Dim ts as new TimeStats




HTH,
Duncan

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Thanks, that sure works alright- I just still don't understand why the "New" keyword is required.