Oops, The LINK_TEMPLATE variable has been changed to BAR_LINK_TEMPLATE in recent IC versions. Priority order: 1. link_template field in area and cat tables 2. the passed link template 3. variable BAR_LINK_TEMPLATE 4. the default value in bar_link routine: <A HREF="$URL$" class=barlink>$ANCHOR$</A> Best, Ton