>Hi Kevin,
>
>the times seem very similar now.
>But one thing I'ld always do in similar timing/benchmarking
>is variate the numbers of rows actually searched
>(and here possibly as well the typical search depth...)
>
>This way you'll see differences in the efficiency of
>the implemented algorithm, if any exist, and perhaps
>get a warning if the approach doesn't scale well.

Yes, I've run the 1st one few different numbers of records and the tests are consistent.

>
>Have you done any research into the speed of the .select
>of datatables or creation of DataViews?
>
>As compared to a select against a local cursor or a set filter?
>

I might do that actually, good point.