> As it stands now, all my .pl files are associated with ActiveState perl. > When i double click on them, the perl window opens and displays the output > for only a fraction of a second before it closes.
I suggest you better associate your perl script with a text editor rather then the perl.exe. Becasue your coding time would probrably more than your testing time. On the other hand, try to run your script in the 'dosprmpt'. However, if you want your assoication as is, you cantry either one of the below at the last of your script, to freeze the screen after the script runs to end : 1. exec "pause"; 2. system "pause"; 3. `pause`; 4. <STDIN>; Rgds, Connie -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]