find string zinfo_or_acrname in teh zipfile module docs. I think zinfo_or_arcname is intended. -- Steve Romanow Application Developer Commerce Corporation 4660 East Paris Ave * Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-871-9215 * 443-986-8341 (Cell) sromanow at commercecorp.com Dial HELP (4357) or email help at commercecorp.com for all your IS needs.