Hi, It seems that the LISTAR mucked up the one I sent. Here it is again as part of the message. I hope it works this time. Sorry folks. (and sorry for the lack of comments - it is a real "hack" job) /* */ lib="rexxdossupport.library" if ~show('L',lib) then do if addlib(lib,0,-30,0) then do say lib 'not available' exit 10 end end lib="rexxreqtools.library" if ~show('L',lib) then do if addlib(lib,0,-30,0) then do say lib 'not available' exit 10 end end nl = '0a'x options results filename = rtfilerequest(, , "Pick a file" , ,"rtfi_buffer = true") if rtresult == 0 then call rtezrequest("You didn't pick a file.", "No", ,) else /* filename = what I selected */ call open('the_file',filename,'R') k = rx_getwinnum say k do while ~EOF('the_file') j = readln('the_file') 'say '||j end call close('the_file') Cya! -- C:\BELFRY is where I keep my .BAT files ^^^oo^^^ Andrew Bruno [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________________ AmIRC Mailing List - Info & Archive: http://www.vapor.com/ For Listserver Help: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "HELP" To Unsubscribe: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UNSUBSCRIBE"