>ANDed is the word Dave used, and he's not in Texas <g>

Go on, blame Dave - I bet is was you really <s>.

>I suppose it could have been implemented to replace the original where clause, and that might have made sense, too...but I think the way it is will do the job.

Well, I suppose there might be times where you want a "core" where clause which is in the RV definition and you can AND additional values from the cursor class. Either way, leaving this control with you will give you maximum flexibility.

>I'm using SQL Server 7 (the MSDE version).

OK. I am using SQL Server 7 (the real version) <s>.

>I'm finding the SQL capabilities by trial and error *grin*.

Is there any other way ?

>But seriously, so far it seems good to me

Glad to hear that.

>but I'm pretty new in the SQL Server realm. Which means my opinion doesn't count for much.

For a Texan, you're way too modest <bg>

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