Hi John,

For sure I appreciate the 7z format as well:)

My apps are delivered as self-executable 7z-based self-installing routines.

>[..]the few lines of code is an OK trade for a reliable dll you can distribute under GNU LGPL .

Paying for the job done makes some sense here. Last time I coded C (or anything that delivers executable code) was 1992 for a couple of fll and and 1999 for a personal hack to the foxisapi stuff. I have alas not the time for me to get into that trade again:(

Cheers

Daniel