Dear Raphael, > I would like to save a file with ruby using API32 with "dialog box save" > to choose the filename and the directory, I have no idea to code this, > someone can help me > Thank you you'll need a GUI application for Ruby. There are many ... see here: http://www.trug.ca/Ruby_GUI_Toolkits In addition to the list given there, there are some that use Java via JRuby .. make a Google search for Monkeybars, Profligacy, Cheri. I like Shoes most at the moment: you get some example code for your problem right on this page: http://blog.viamentis.com/articles/2008/04/04/shoes-a-ruby-gui-toolkit/ Best regards, Axel -- Psssst! Schon vom neuen GMX MultiMessenger gehöòt? Der kann`s mit allen: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/multimessenger