[snip] This syntax fails, so I know this isn't right, but I hope you get the idea. Can it be done? [/snip] Extends? class new_connection extends connection {} [/snip again] I read too fast.... A member function can be referenced by another class as long as the function is public. You would just use it within the class as you would call any member function. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php