I'm working on a simple auction site as a newbe challenge. I am taking bids on three static items, none will be added or removed. I have a folder named bid_records in which there is a folder for each item. These item folders have current bid information in properties and bid history in ZClass items stored in them. When I'm working with a specific auction item I have the name of the folder in a REQUEST variable. I am finding myself doing the following and am sure there is a simpler way to do this. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. <dtml-with bid_records> <dtml-if "_.str(REQUEST.form['selection']) == 'walkon'"> <dtml-with walkon> <dtml-call "REQUEST.set('cur_bidder', bidder)"> </dtml-with> <dtml-elif "_.str(REQUEST.form['selection']) == 'fullhouse'"> <dtml-with fullhouse> <dtml-call "REQUEST.set('cur_bidder', bidder)"> </dtml-with> <dtml-else> <dtml-with snoopy> <dtml-call "REQUEST.set('cur_bidder', bidder)"> </dtml-with> </dtml-if> </dtml-with> -- Scott B. Burchill, MIS Manager Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street St. Paul, MN 55102-1495 voice +1 (651) 282-3082 cell +1 (651) 248-2713 pager +1 (612) 818-7600 fax +1 (651) 224-1820 efax +1 (508) 519-6133 http://www.ordway.org \:)> /:(>