I don't understand HTTP_SESSION_VARS

I'm still having problems with this. I was able to get sessions and session variables working ok with register_globals=on, but I had read that it was better not to keep register_globals on so I turned it off and I'm trying to figure out how this works now. I'm registering a variable in one function say like this: function set session() { global $my_session_var; session_start(); $my_session_var = "Blah blah"; session_register('my_session_var'); } Then I'm trying to read it in another function like this: function read_session() { global $HTTP_SESSION_VARS; session_start(); echo ($HTTP_SESSION_VARS[my_session_var]); } I assume this isn't the right way to do it since it doesn't seem to work. I have register_globals off. Does anyone know what I should be doing? Thanks in advance for any replies! -- Michael Champagne, Software Engineer Capital Institutional Services, Inc. wk: mchampagne@capis.com hm: mchamp@texas.net ****************************************************************** This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Capital Institutional Services, Inc. Capital Institutional Services, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors or omissions arising as a result of transmission. Use of this communication by other than intended recipients is prohibited. ******************************************************************