>>Personally I use a primitive approach with PDF -- a two step procedure. >>1) Generate PS file by printing to a pseudo Postscript printer (eg: to install >>HP Color LaserJet 5/5M PS printer driver and choose "print to file") 2) Use the >>free GStools/GSview to convert the PS file to PDF > > > So did I, until I found CutePDF. It does this in one step. Openoffice writer (have not tried its preadseet, etc), you can export direct to pdf. Free, and as it is, it is more than enough to replace microsoft office. Ling SM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist