I have just started writing a course manual to introduce students to programming. There are going to be lots of code examples, and I was wondering: is there a way to insert the code into the document from external files, so I can test all the files and make sure the code works, even if I edit it?

You might want to look at Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Python. http://www.mindview.net/Books/TIPython I remember that being able to test all of the code examples was an important consideration in the system he set up for the book. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/