Don't mod-rewrite this subdirectory

[wheel]

I've got a directory program that mod-rewrites url's, using the following:

Options +FollowSymLinks
RewriteEngine on
RewriteRule (^[^\.]*$)(.*)$ /index.php?params=$1

I've added a /forum directory and put some forum software in that directory.

How should I modify my htaccess file above so that it doesn't rewrite the forum subdirectory?

TIA

[jdMorgan]

Add a RewriteCond [httpd.apache.org] %{REQUEST_URI} with a negative match on the path to the forum.

Jim

[wheel]

Thanks :). I can figure it out from there.