Hmm... would it be reasonable to have the interpreter automatically search the directory where the script being run is located? Just a thought. As for "Dave should write a book," I'll second that... maybe you could get that Andy guy to help you. The one with the broken A-key. Actually, I'm camping out by the mailbox waiting for my copy to arrive. :) Hal In article <2B92A3D0D399D311BA7E00A0C90F8FDD88BCAD / mailgate.snellingcorp.com>, "Morris, Chris" <ChrisM / SNELLINGCORP.COM> wrote: > > However, if you run a script out of a directory that isn't your > > current working directory, and that script tries to require a file in > > its own directory, it won't find it unless that directory > > also happens > > to be in the path. > > That's the ticket. Thanks, Dave. > > Your answers are nice and thorough, maybe you should consider writing a book > ... <g> > > Chris > > -- Hal Fulton Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.