I have a script that compiles a bunch of files into one, and then saves the compiled file. I decided I wanted to delete all of the small files that make up the big one when I am done to keep everything nice and clean. I am running into a problem, however. Here is the code: 
    $pres->SaveAs("$filename");  #pres is a PP presentation

#lets clean up the directory  #@files is a list of all filenames I use
+d to create the overall file.
    foreach $file (@files){system("del \"$file\"")};

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The problem is that my files won't delete, because they are still open by PowerPoint. I tried to put a sleep after the SaveAs, but then it paused prior to the Save! This doesn't seem to make any sense to me. Can anyone explain why this is occuring. Thanks,
~~David~~

In reply to Odd Timing Executing Lines of Code by ~~David~~

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