Re: Making sure an include file works

have you considered installing a local copy of php (and suitable webserver) so you can test it there?

I'd also suggest using a revision control system (subversion or git) and have pre-commit hooks to check the syntax. It's a bit of work to set up but once it's done you'll notice a difference - just knowing how often you're changing things can be surprising. -- Postgresql & php tutorials http://www.designmagick.com/