>Ms Paltiel,
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>Thanks you. I believe I will try to build the single, all encompassing view. Iy would make it easier for end users to alter my sample reports to somewhat suit their needs.
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>Don

Don, keep in mind that you don't need a VIEW (which is part of your DBC). Since reports are read-only you just need a CURSOR. Life (and your program) become much simpler.

HTH
Barbara (less formal than Ms. Paltiel)