>Bob,
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>If you're using 7.0, you can take advantage of the new BULK INSERT command instead of using xp_cmdshell.
>
>-Mike

Yes, I know, but I'm running apps on both 6.5 and 7.0. The example was clipped from a 6.5 stored procedure I wrote several years ago. The best way is to let DTS take care of it.

Bob