ok im interested in tryint to create a nicklist ....... one where i can insert images instead of the standard @ + % and ! symbols .... anyhow .. ive been searching for dlls and stuff that is required to do this ive been reading thier help files and such ... and what im wondering is this ..... it appears it can be created under dialog or @window ... which is the most functional? and can i still add custom buttons in a docked dialog below this new nicklist and it still be set to work thru sline and such ??? any input would be alot fo help and i welcome any thoughts as to what would be the best way to go about this ..as i know its going to be probably the biggest undertaking ive done as of yet......