1. used is XyWrite III Plus Version 3.53 2. trying to sort file with about 4000 lines (plm 25 chars. each), totaly plm 86000 chars 3. result of sort = out of memory 4. HOE TO SOLVE? 5. did anyone write a program (in xywrite useble for III+) to divide the file in say 10 parts, sort these parts en than merge theme 6. other solution? (i am using win98SE) == greetings from a cloudy France Carel