How do I get htaccess files to take effect?

Hi, This is my first time attempting to use htaccess files. I am running Apache 1.3.20 with PHP v4.0.6 installed as a module. Within Apache's httpd.conf file I have the following value set: AccessFileName apache.htaccess And within an 'Alias' directory I have a file entitled 'apache.htaccess' which contains the following: <IfModule mod_php4.c> php_value include_path = ".;C:/My/PHP/Dir" </IfModule> What I am attempting to do is alter PHP's include path 'on the fly' rather than specifying an overall value within php.ini. The problem I have though is that the 'include_path' value does not appear to be picked up. Am I using htaccess files correctly or do I need to alter some other values within Apache's httpd.conf file?? Any help much appreciated. Neil -------------------------------- Email: neil.freeman@asa.co.uk neil_freeman@yahoo.com --------------------------------