>Try converting it to a sting. For example:
>

>select distinct allt(baseclass) as descript from (lcVCXFile)
>

Hi Ken,
I tried that before posting and again just now. My result is a 3 record cursor with descript as C,1 field. So I get records for blank, "c", "d" when really I should be getting "cursor" and "dataenvironment". :( Any other thoughts while I play with Ed's suggestion?