one way that comes to mind, kinda of a kludge, but should work...

code:
$UDFfile = "test.kix"
$isUDF   = "things"
shell '%comspec% /c type $UDFfile | find /i "function $isUDF" > nul'
if @error = 0
   "Function $isUDF was found"
else
   "Function $isUDF was NOT found"
endif


Bryce

[ 10 January 2002: Message edited by: Bryce ]