Word OLE Automation

Hi All,

I have the below scenario.Can any one please suggest a solution.

I created a variable for OLE object , iole_word_application, and started MS Word with it.

iole_word_application.ConnectToNewObject("Word.Application")

Lets say I closed this MS Word instance accidenally, not through automation but manually.

Now how can I validate through my OLE object variable, iole_word_application,if MS word is still open?

If MS word is no longer open, I will not try the rest of the automation but will re start MS word.

Best Regards,

Kiran