LOL...thanks ed...figured it out last night... don't need to do a file_exists
since i capture file_name in my db...I do a query before the insert to see if the file_name entered in the form, matches any of the file_names stored in mySQL. if the count of the record set > 0 then the file exists, and redirect using header: Location...etc,etc. If count=0 then insert form contents into docuemnt and copy file to folder. Thanks Shane "Ed Lazor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > LOL Yea, it's always much easier if we have actual code to work from rather > than taking guesses in the dark. > > -----Original Message----- > Why do I get the feeling I'm playing that "mind bender" game where you have > to guess the right combination within so many turns? LOL > > **************************************************************************** > This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to > whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are > not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended > addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or > distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the > message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately > advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you very > much. > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php