>>I know, use NextID table and all that, but let's say, for the sake of argument that I want to create a unique integer from a datetime value and an already existing integer. How can I create the final unique integer?
>
>How any digits can you allow?

Hmmmm... Good question. I think there is a limit of 75 on the output, but it might be 200. I'm using a Foxpro integer field also.