Long file names are great and i use them alot.

I use metalink in a batch file where i rename the long file name for assy and then rename it back to my filename.

Contents of "asm.bat"
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rename %1 assyfile.asm
asm51 assyfile.asm
rename assyfile.asm %1
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you call this bat from DOS or Windows ICON Short Cut as:

asm "my long filename.asm"

the "quotes" delimit the long filename.

regards,
p