The mp_do_pathify_dirspec needed enhancements to more accurately parse VMS file specifications, and also to handle UNIX file specifications the same way that mp_do_tovmspath() does. It was simpler to replace than to try to modify the existing routine. In addition this is the start of fixing issues where routines can be called with a null thread context, by removing the thread context where it is not needed. More patches will be following this. -John wb8tyw@qsl.net Personal Opinion OnlyThread Next