In the manuals the DD is mentioned but there (at least I can't find) an explanation of the syntax. Below is an example from one of the manuals: QUIET ADD listname DD=X IMPORT //X DD * internet-address1 full_name internet-address2 full_name /* I often use: // JOB pw=####### add listname internet-address1 full_name add listname internet-address2 full_name //EOJ But I would love to be able to specify the listname and "add" on the first line as well. I expect that the following should work: add listname DD=X pw=###### //X DD * internet-address1 full_name internet-address2 full_name /* What I want to understand is what does DD stand for? What the X and * has to do with it? and, Why do some only need /* rather than //* Paul. Paul Clarke Online Curriculum Information Project Officer Open Access Unit Gabba Towers Level 6, 411 Vulture Street Woolloongabba Brisbane Qld 4102 Ph: 07 3406 2755 Fax: 07 3406 2756 [log in to unmask]