On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, 9:35 AM, I wrote: > I choose handles over pointers whenever I need to handle events between > the time of creation of the memory and the time of disposal. On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, 9:40 AM, I wrote: Bill is absolutely right. HANDLEEVENTS has nothing to do with it. A Toolbox call _can_ move memory and so I'd like to ensure that I don't indulge in this practice again: I must choose handles over pointers whenever I need to handle events or make a Toolbox call between the time of creation of the memory and the time of disposal. I must choose handles over pointers whenever I need to handle events or make a Toolbox call between the time of creation of the memory and the time of disposal. I must choose handles over pointers whenever I need to handle events or make a Toolbox call between the time of creation of the memory and the time of disposal. _Chris