Question regarding InternetExplorer Object

Hi,
I developed a control to view a certain file type (say *.xyz). Then I associated the file type *.xyz to my control. Then I created a VB application which allows the user to select a file of type *.xyz. This VB application creates a "InternetExplorer" object and invokes the "Navigate" method by specifying the full path of the selected file. If the file type is associated with the control, the IE automatically invokes the control and the control displays the file. But if the file type is not associated to the control, IE does not invoke my control. Can you please tell me if it is possible to tell the "InternetExplorer" object to use my control to load when it is told to navigate to .xyz file even when the file type is not associated ? One workaround is to change the association in my code before invoking IE, but is there any better solution.

Thanks in advance.
With regards,
Hari



Bhattu Hari Krishna
Senior Software Analyst
Intergraph India Ltd