At 01:38 AM 1/11/2004 +0200, you wrote: > >The solution's almost bound to be something simple, there must >be lots of others out there who've wrestled this bear and won. > > best regards, John The remarks I quoted above are a good indication! You are quite right, the solution *is* probably something simple. And you are sure to solve it with a bit more brain sweat. I have very little experience and not much advice to offer but I do remember that Dave Dilatush published a "how-to" example of relocatable file stuff a while back. Hopefully, he might have some suggestions for you. Although I have never used macros, I would guess they can easily be accomodated. With the vast amount of code you have waiting to port across, the work will be worthwhile. Once again, I say 'good luck'! You *can* do it. Tom -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body