snip >I suppose I could've posted the entire thing, but that would leave you with nothing to do

What! you mean you had them all along and just making me pant <g>

Oh well I guess I will have to give you a copy of the batch updater SP instead, because you will not need the other routines if you have got them:)

I will write the batch updater SP over the next six months (unless someone beats me to it) and feed it with XML as you suggest.

If someone does write it first please give me a copy!

Thanks again Bonnie