NetBeans may be open source but I can't find any trace of specs for the API= .. I would like to know at least the basics, such as a hook to be able to run an external program with parameters on its command line. I found several "community contributed" plugins - how does the "community" find the API spec please? I assume it is somewhere online, goopile did not help at all with this. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .