note space_monk <p>Your response did get a smile out of me, but the only part of the code that was necessary to show your problem is the <b>find</b> subroutine. All the POD and getoptions code you added are no doubt necessary for a complete program, but not to show the problem you are having</p> <!-- Node text goes above. Div tags should contain sig only --> <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-880879"> A Monk aims to give answers to those who have none, and to learn from those who know more. </div></div> 1006618 1006630