Boomer,

I have not yet solutioned a php file that loops over the categories tables and have it returns an xml doc for the categories. But, its want I want to attempt next. I agree that it would be most effective if the flash movie is dynamic with the admin so everytime a new category is added or current categories are edited/deleted, the flash movie is auto updated. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks for the encouragement.

Regards,

Glen

let us know how you get on deals, im looking to do the same thing, as our current website http://www.hom.gb.com has a top fash nav, but for the shop section it has to be discarded http://www.hom.gb.com/shop/customer/

use a cookie to store the tree state
 

looks pretty cool, i would work and the speed of the menu, its kind of slow. Also you should try and store a cookie about the tree state so the menu stays open to the place the user clicks.