> Did you check the SUBST command? (as was suggested!) I'm aware of SUBST. That suggestion probably comes closest to addressing my original query. But alas it doesn't work on network paths. There is an older and frowned upon command (trickles out of brain( which does similar. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist