Almost had it - udpsend getting spots ok, but when I start WL, I get the msg "Can't create packet OLE Automation Object". I think this has been addressed, but I can't find it. What to do next? tnx -- WWW: http://www.writelog.com/ Submissions: writelog@contesting.com Administrative requests: writelog-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-writelog@contesting.com