That that is good wrap-up on this and an excellent alternative where you have maintainability, readibility and functionality [speed] all rolled into one.

>This is an excellent routine for "Workdays" and I would keep the shortened version in my function library but with explicit comments to fully explain the function. in addition I would also use a

> #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 &&.
>
>Just my 2cents worth.
>
>Glenn