Hey mark!

> yup... that plus "%03x" for the zone when needed and
figuring out the proper
> directory for the file to go into... that's probably the worst part...

Probably is right.  However that only applies when the destination is in a
different zone which probably doesn't happen that often and if it does then
a preexisting outbound directory more than likely does ... or will.

>> Also printf will also work in a gawk, perl or many, many other
>> scriptors as well.
> absolutely :)

Definetly a keeper.

Life is good,
Maurice

... Don't cry for me I have vi.

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