When I create a VB files with my LPT template, it creates a file with the following odd chars Hex: FF FE In the beginning.

Of course, this upsets the compiler, as well as Visual Studio.

Any idea what I need to do to fix this?

I tried setting the Encoding to ASCII but that didn't resolve it. I even set a <parameter> entry and set to ascii in the Task Performer Config file, but still no love.

Thanks.

Andrew.

Please check your template if it has these odd characters at the very beginning.

Which editor did you use to create/edit the template?

That signature indicates that the template is using Unicode encoding.

I used TemplateStudio to edit the template.

Odd thing is the "extra chars" only occur when I run "single task" to create the output; if I choose "Generate Task" they don't occur.

I also went thru all the templates (as recommended by Frans) and saved them as ASCII to ensure they didn't have any "extra chars" in them either.

Since I have done that, I am not having any issues.

Thanks for the tips, both of you.

Andrew.