On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 22:31:15 -0400, Gary Rachel <gcrachel@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I've tried not using the mysql_close statement. But that option doesn't > select the new database, it seems to stay connected to the previous one, > despite my specifying a new database to access. Can I not access two > databases within the same script? I'm assuming that you're using localhost in both mysql_connect statements. You may want to try using the new_link option of the mysql_connect function. PHP might be trying to use your old (and disconnected) link when you make your second connect call. Have a look at the function call docs for details on using that option. http://us4.php.net/mysql_connect -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php