I wan't to make my own scripting language, and after much hell in VB i am attempting to learn C++. Are there things similair to the mid$ and other string functions in C++?? if so what are they and if anyone can could you please supply an example program using them. I know this seems like a dumb project for a newbie but i really want to do this. BTW does anyone know if it would be possible to take the code in the scripting language, convert it to C and compile it?? if so is it legal to include compilers in my code or do i have to get copyright permissions??