Hi,
>On the other hand, I've been using SQL passthrough for some time and never had to worry about escape sequences. What exactly are you trying to do?

Expand my knowledge. <g> I have been able to accomplish my current requirements once I figured out how Excel Worksheets were referenced. (I found that in the help file once you pointed me in the right direction.) I've just found it never hurts to know more. Well, almost never anyway.<g>

BTW, I found ODBC.HLP referenced in a distribution document at microsoft and msdn, but could not find anywhere to download it or any reference to what product might include it. (I am not currently a member of msdn though I am going to try to get our company to buy at least the Library membership.)
Thanks,