Hi Edward,
I notice you mention avoiding entering calculations directly onto the property sheet. I do have problems with this, but I'm wondering if you could explain why it's better to do it programmatically.
Thanks!

>>i could not get the following to work in the pem. controlsource at the column. method calc_int at the grid.
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>>controlsource this.parent.calc_int("xxx_loan")
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>>thanks - brenda
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>Few notes:
>1. What is 'xxx_loan'?
>2. The syntax should be Column.Controlsource="thisform.custommethod(parm1,parm2..)"
>If you want to type it directly to property sheet (which better be avoided) add '=', i.e. =thisform.....
>3. Don't cut off previous part of UT thread when you reply, because it creates difficulties for potential answerers.