I would actually use C(2) binary, and use ASC() and CHR() to read and write the year and wonth. C(2) should be sufficient, unless you have to include Metusalem. <vbg>

>Martin,
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>An age is not a date and you only need C(5) to store it (YYYMM).
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>>Why not? I use C(7) or C(6) for saving age (Year+month) information too, bacause I don't need full date value.
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