Peter, > getting closer -- so we have to specify each library file required :~? I'm afraid so. The netCDF-Perl package predates (by a decade at least) the recent netCDF package, so it doesn't know about the HDF5 connection. > I think the penny has dropped and I am starting to understand what is what. > > I am going away to to walk on the hills for a few days. ( gasp... no > internet) > > I will have to leave this until I get back > > Thanks for help so so far and happy new year !. Talk to you in 2010 :~) > > > Peter. Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: RAH-648927 Department: Support netCDF Perl Priority: Normal Status: Closed