Steven,

If the value is numeric force it to the correct width:

cfnos(dm_released,noofshts) + 000000 As noofshts

would make sure the result field is n(6)

>I am haveing trouble with a select statement. One of the fields is a calculated field -cfnos(dm_released,noofshts) As noofshts-. If the variable dm_released evaluates to a temporary change value the value returned is a 1, otherwise the value returned is noofshts. My problem is if the first returned value is 1 it sets the field width to one charactor and any two digit values appear as an asterisk. If the first value is two digits all is well. Thanks for the help.