John, thanks for the reply. I work with technology daily, and sometimes just want a solution that works on my own machines... so I don't have to work with technology. That's what Mach3 provided me. I also used DeskNC (I think) many years ago. I do get the urge to tinker once in a while, and sometimes I get forced into problem solving because of my own dumb mistakes - like this one. I've been so busy for a long time I haven't really been able to cut metal, and am just coming around to it again. Anyhow, I do appreciate your perspective. Thanks!