Bob/James

Many thanks for the assistance - will give it a try and see how it goes!

Cheers

Chris

>if file("a:\myfile.ini")
> do my programs
>else
> =messagbox("sorry, active key not avail") && or something like that.
> quit
>endif
>
>
>is that what you are looking for ?
>Bob Lee
>>Hi all
>>
>>I'd like to know how I can get my application to verify the existence of a particular file on the A: drive - if the file is present - then I want the application to run. If not, I'd like to stop the app from running.
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>Chris Kable
>>FUELtrac