Alternative 2B: I think this should work, unless there's something else already in there. Alternative 3: I like to put some code in my droplets that opens a 'select file' dialog if no files are dropped. A simple instruction like 'select a gif file for encoding' can be added to the dialog, without having to explain in text how the system works. I personally think your idea is far cooler, but this does work as an alternative. - Strider ***** Want to unsubscribe from this list? ***** Send mail with body "unsubscribe" to mac-perl-request@iis.ee.ethz.ch