Okay I am using lsof in a shell command to see if the file open flag is set. It's taking SIXTEEN SECONDS! Any ideas on a better way to check to see if a file is open? Bob S > On May 17, 2019, at 16:55 , Bob Sneidar via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > NVM <sigh> That is not what is hanging it up. > > Bob S