Hello, I notice this is not working "ThisDrawing.Export "test", "3ds", ssetObj" probably because 3ds export is not supported in the vb type library. Strange because in the dialogue version it is ok. Now what other option do I have in vb? I know the ones in lisp but since the other part of my programm is in vb I would like to stick to vb. Any ideas? btw, I'm using Acad 2002. Thanks in advance, Johnny