http://livedocs.adobe.com/ Macromedia LiveDocs - online documentation with user feedback. Copyright 2009, Macromedia, Inc. 2009-11-25T13:15:39 en-us http://livedocs.adobe.com/director/mx2004/release_update_en/22_using.htm#44444 It would appear that XML parsing is not available to Shockwave, especially when using parseURL as the method of retrieving that XML data (the only way an XML file should be used anyway, otherwise it is a waste of time). <br /><br />The reason for this seems to be due to the fact that INetURL, NetFile and NetLingo are required as well (behind the scenes) as part of this process; and those Xtras do not have the ability to be downloaded as required.<br /><br />If this is the case , then these help files and Livedocs should reflect what does and does not work between Projectors and Shockwave files.<br /><br />If there is a way to work around it, I would really appreciate knowing. SafariTECH 0 0 2006-01-24T14:50:20