> > Make sure that index_html is a DTML Method, not a DTML Document. > > -- as sure as i was, it never occurred to me to try and change the type. it is a DTML Document, and changing to Method, it works like a charm! thanks a lot. p/s - i was a bit reluctant to throw such simple problem for fear of retribution :). however, i am *glad* that the zope community do take care of the little and new guys like me. cheers!