Hi Dana,
> my $dbh=DBI->connect("dbi:DB2:$source", $user, $pass, {RaiseError => 1 > }); Try: my $dbh = DBI->connect( "dbi:DB2:$source", $user, $pass, {RaiseError => 1, PrintError => 1, AutoCommit => 1} ) or die "Unable to connect: " . $DBI::errstr . "\n"; > > my $sth = $dbh->prepare)"SELECT * FROM ADAACD"); -------------------------^ Parens wrong way round: my $sel = $dbh->prepare("SELECT * FROM ADAACD"); Don't forget to add: use strict; This will assist you with error messages. Hth, Shaun --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.408 / Virus Database: 230 - Release Date: 25/10/2002 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]