> #if .f. > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment > Code Step && Comment >#endif >>block so that any maintenance on this "TESTED AND PROVEN" function can be easily applied. It is my belief that known good functions SHOULD be optimized but not at the sake of enhancement. That is why MsFox gave us the * and the &&.