Thanks for the ideas. Wrapping all the shell scripts command and making sure the utf is converted properly looks like a lot work to trouble shoot as I do not normally do that. The SuperCard idea is good, but I really don't use HC for any graphics or multimedia stuff. It acts as a gui really for the scripts. I have text fields to put in config info, and radio button's and drop down to help other configurations. I have code in buttons and radio buttons to perform their function. Most of that code makes calls to the AS functions I have. Since I already have my script libraries as AS scripts, then I think it is time to bit the bullet and try AS Studio to put a face on these scripts. I may then be able to add in some perl code libraries that I have as well. Lloyd