[Neil Washbrook]

Thanks Brian - not had a chance to look at the Database structure - seem to rember a comment somewhere that there is a field that stores file_zip.gif agains the file entry - is that correct?

That would mean I assume that a competent coder could rig a mod to upload the image and associate it without a Db change - or am I clutching at straws?

The reason being is that I maintain a reasonablly large file library for the flight sim community and one of the main areas is "skins" for planes - ie paint jobs and its almost a requirement for a file library to show what the skin is to attract the potential downloader