Hi: When trying to convert a project from vs2003 to 2005, I have a for loop where a variable is used with out declaration. Two queries: 1. did such a construct compile in vs2003? 2. can I turn on a compiler option to enable this in vs2005? Cheers Sean. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3331 (20080806) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind