Ted wrote:

> For the first two lines of the source, I have:
> 
> Stringlist = 500
> Stringlist on.
> 
> My resource file has a wad of strings in STR# 128 and another wad in
> STR#129.
> 
> The compiled app seems to overwrite my #128 strings with "Program Strings"
> (which really contains the strings) and also generates STR# 500, also named
> "Program Strings", with nothing in it.
> 
> Why?
> 
> While it is a simple matter to move my strings, is there any assurance that
> the "Program Strings" will not squash them whatever they're numbered?


Hi Ted,

STRINGLIST ON is causing your problem as it defaults to str#128.
You only need STRINGLIST = 500 to begin storing strings.



and asked:

> Is that Welsh? 
> Did you need to mop off the old screen after you typed it?
> Is it polite?

Yes * 3

Cheers
Bernie