ERROR
Using the show method of the IFindWindow interface returns 'Automation error'
Error Message
An automation error occurs when attempting to use the show method of the IFindWindow interface.
Cause
The application pointer is not initialized for the IFindWindow interface.
Solution or Workaround
This issue has been addressed in ArcGIS Version 8.1.2.In ArcGIS 8.1, insert the following line of code after you have set a new FindWindow UI.
Code:
{/Set pFindWindow.Application = New AppRef}
Article ID: 000004375
Software:
- ArcMap 8 x
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