save execution plan

Hi,

I am using SQL Management Studio Express Edition for MSSQL 2005. I am trying to save an execution plan. When I try to save it (by right clicking in the execution plan area), the 'Save Execution Plan As' option is grayed out.

Is this because I am using the Express Edition? Or is there another reason. Is there another way to save the execution plan?

Thank you

Can you save it in file -> Save Execution Plan As? What kind of permission do you have in the db?

it was permissions - i was logged in with Windows Authenitcation - when I changed to 'sa', i was able to save the execution plan -

thanks for your assistance,