>Is there any way to set the starting directory of getfile()? if not are there any good replacements for getfile that would allow me to do this? Thanks!

Basically, you can use SET DEFAULT TO (< path >) to control the initial directory GETFILE() displays. Of course, this involves getting the current default, changing it, then restoring it. It's probably easier to use the Common Dialogs ActiveX control, which has an InitDir property that it will use. IMO, it also gives you more control over the dialog than either GETFILE() or PUTFILE().