Hi, I forgot to say what changes i'd made (d'oh!). Here's a list: * Add "-c" as synonym for "--console-messages" * Add "-d" as synonym for "--no-data" * Add "-n" as synonym for "--no-interface" * Add "-s" as synonym for "--no-splash" * Add "-S" as synonym for "--no-splash-image" * Add "-v" as synonym for "--verbose" * Remove "-v" as synonyn for "--version" * Add "-V" as synonym for "--version" * Other only cosmetic changes to the output of "gimp --help". Here is the original output for comparison: Usage: gimp [option ...] [files ...] Valid options are: -h --help Output this help. -v --version Output version info. -b --batch <commands> Run in batch mode. -g --gimprc <gimprc> Use an alternate gimprc file. -n --no-interface Run without a user interface. -r --restore-session Try to restore saved session. --no-data Do not load patterns, gradients, palettes, brushes. --verbose Show startup messages. --no-splash Do not show the startup window. --no-splash-image Do not add an image to the startup window. --no-shm Do not use shared memory between GIMP and its plugins. --no-xshm Do not use the X Shared Memory extension. --console-messages Display warnings to console instead of a dialog box. --debug-handlers Enable debugging signal handlers. --display <display> Use the designated X display. --system-gimprc <gimprc> Use an alternate system gimprc file. Thanks, - Piers