Hi Would it be possible to predefine "ShortString" in GPC? (as "String [255]"). I appreciate that GPC doesn't yet have longstrings so this may seem pointless - but I can't see any harm in having ShortString already defined (at least, in Delphi mode). Thanks. Best regards, The Chief -------- Prof. Abimbola A. Olowofoyeku (The African Chief) web: http://www.greatchief.plus.com/