Hi again Steve,
Sorry for the barrage of questions but I still can't get it to work yet.
I changed the name to calcrecs() and when I run it it brings up the calcrecs.prg file and shows an error reading "Syntax error" but I am using the a shorter version of the calculation that worked in the expression. It's in this format: table1.field1+table2.field2+table3.field3
Thanks again for your help!
Max

>>Hello Max,

>>The expression would be: calculate()
>>
>>(you need the parenthesis)

>>I don't know if I would call it calculate though, because that is a reserved word. Make sure the program file is in your path (or in the current directory), >>or you can use the SET PROCEDURE TO myprogram ADDITIVE before running the >>report.
>>Steve Gibson