Hi Nadya:
I have read all the threads and I think than if you don't want to change your code, change the blank value
try an old dos trick: a blank space and a Chr(255) value or other Non visible char for your blank record (the first char must be a space by order reasons)
And leave all like is now
I hope this help
Mauricio
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