>
> Yes there is at least one true undeniable advantage. For example consider
> your original function. Suppose you gave it to me and Im using it within my
> application. Think of code:
>

True, You're absolutely right. So, best is I don't give You my code (considering You ever wanted it) <g>

In my code I normally Use

<ALIAS>.<FIELDNAME> instead of just <FIELDNAME> 

but that could be An object named

<ALIAS>

.

So, Yes, there is a point, You are right.