Try: $errorCode = $TK->OpenOutputFile("D:\\public\\k1\\compiledCIO\\$filename"); -----Original Message----- From: Ron.Herhuth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Ron.Herhuth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: 22 March 2004 4:32 To: php-windows@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: back slash issue I have a situation where I need to use backslashes as part of the string: $errorCode = $TK->OpenOutputFile("D:\public\k1\compiledCIO\$filename"); Obviously in the above example the backslash terminates the following character which causes a problem. I have tried several different arrangements and each time something occurs that causes problems with the string. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Ron ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ********************************************************************** -- PHP Windows Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php