FILE is a utility for modifying file attributes. FILE DOES NOT convert a file. FILE changes characteristics of the file, and thus VMS' view of the file. FILE can be used simply to view the current characteristics of a file, or it can be used to change ANY of the changeable characteristics. This utility can be VERY dangerous, and should only be used if you have a good understanding of RMS. Care should be taken when using this utility. While it doesn't actually change the file itself, you might consider using a backup copy of the file. To use: Either edit FILE.CLD so that the IMAGE clause points to where you are storing the image, or define a logical name EXE$DIR to point to where you are storing the image. Then do SET COMMAND FILE. You will then be able to use the FILE command. Files in this directory: C.OPT - used for linking ATRDEF.H CLD.H FATDEF.H FCHDEF.H - Header files for FILE program FIBDEF.H FJNDEF.H IODEF.H FILE.C - source to FILE program FILE.CLD - command definition for FILE FILE.EXE - executable of FILE program FILE.OBJ - Object code for FILE (compiled /DEBUG) FILE.RNH - runoff version of help file, make local modifications to this file, the use RUNOFF FILE.RNH, or, if you have MAKE, you should be able to say MAKE HELP MAKEFILE. - Makefile for those of you with MAKE (a must have item)