Is it possible to build/integrate just the smart_ptr part of boost. If yes I would greatly apreciate your suggestions on how this is to be accomplished.

Sure. smart_ptr is just a collection of header files. Just grab them, put them where your compiler can find them and include them in your project. It's as easy as that :) Regards, Martin ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit my pages on the Web: XEngine Project Page: http://xengine.sourceforge.net Adelaide Travel Diary: http://adelaidediary.efftrade.at Private homepage: http://members.liwest.at/GroovingArts MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/GroovingArts