as above - really wished I had noticed the functionality of the data file commands in the Enhancements pack - they are mentioned on the link/sales pitch on this site and they are apparently there in DBPro - but when you say try Open Data File DBPro recognises the command - but if you press F1 for Help it refers you to the Help.chm - which makes no mention of them...
[edit] - namely, I cant find the following Enhancements pack commands in the Help.chm:-
*
OPEN DATA FILE Filename$, Separator$, File ID
*
CLOSE DATA FILE File ID
*
return string = GET DATA FILE CELL( File ID, Column, Row )
*
return integer = GET DATA FILE ROW COUNT( File ID )
*
return integer = GET DATA FILE COLUMN COUNT( File ID )
a long time dabbler with DBC and DBPro with no actual talent but lots of enthusiasm...