Hi, Since we're in 'making pdftex robust' mode ... when the pdf file cannot be written, pdftex asks for a filename; is it possible to replace en empty name (one hits return after closing the file in acroread for instance) by the 'normal' one? Now er can get funny names like .pdf and such; so: while invalidfile asknameonconsole useoriginalname if emptyname end Hans ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hans Hagen | PRAGMA ADE Ridderstraat 27 | 8061 GH Hasselt | The Netherlands tel: 038 477 53 69 | fax: 038 477 53 74 | www.pragma-ade.com | www.pragma-pod.nl -----------------------------------------------------------------