>I tried what you suggested--exactly right. This solved my problem. One question, though: if I exclude a VCX from compiling, will my controls work OK on site? Or, for example, if I exclude Stonefield's VCX's, will my reindex routine work on site??

That's a good question. I don't think it will work, but I'm not 100% sure. I never tried it. That's just a trick to not compile each time all vcx you already know that work (development time trick). Try it. And please tell me what you find out!

Vlad