>>exponent Right (vfp = Left)
>
>

>a=2
>
>?-a^2
>
>?5-a^2
>
>?-a^2+5
>
>if 5-a^2<>-a^2+5
>  ?"there is a inconsistency, vfp sometimes get it left sometimes get it right, and vfp should obey math. rules"
>endif
>
>

Metin,

I tried to explain the difference between a unary and a binary minus.

For me, they are different

For you, they are the same

Hence, we do not agree - which is fine with me