I thought \. was a shorcut for "source". Yes? This works: mysql> source /var/lib/mysql/create.txt; This does NOT work: mysql> \. /var/lib/mysql/create.txt; Is there some config setting that I've screwed up? tia --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php