So, I'm trying to 'open ($1,">>$file")', where $1 is a string like "cbQosCMPrePolicyPktOverflow". Obviously, with use strict this does not work. How can I make it work? I need arbitrarily named filehandles. I know, it could get rended with gobbleworts if the data gets out of hand... TIA for any help. -- Mr Hash core@enodev.com I invented the cordless extension cord -- Stephen WrightThread Next