In order to add data to mysql, using LOAD INTO, am I right in thinking that this file has to be local to the machine. Therefore I have to ftp the file I want inserted to the machine running the MySQL server; Correct? Thanks lots David Ayliffe ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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