Thanks Daniel,

That looks like it does the trick

Will

>Will,
>I use PADR() to convert numerics to character:
>

>?RTRIM(PADR(-8.82, 20))
>

>As an added benefit, PADx() respects the decimals:
>

>?RTRIM(PADR(-8.82345, 20))
>

>HTH
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I have found an irregularity with the transform command and wonder if anyone else can come up with a solution for it.. (I remember something about this in the past but without a BUTM search, I have to ask you nice Putm's)
>>
>>Try this in the command window..
>>
>>? Transform(-8.81)
>>? Transform(-8.82)
>>
>>These 2 lines give VERY different results on 2 win 95 machines here
>>VFP6 SP4
>>
>>Also could someone give this a try in VFP7 - maybe it will give me an excuse to upgrade!