note MidLifeXis <P> That, however <em>stylish</em> it may be, using lexical file handles will not resolve the root cause of the problem. The file handle is being closed and reopened in a logically correct location. </P> <p><strong>Update:</strong> Updated statement to clarify.</p> <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-272364"> <p>--MidLifeXis</p> </div></div> 1013245 1013251