Thanks Robert, I was not zeroing out the ev.what so I think the runtime did more stuff. It now works just fine. As to the List problem, I will compile using FB4.4.3 now and look into Databrowser when I get the time. Thank Brian and Robert Regards Peter A Boyle (Chief Designer) MBS Steel Ltd. Brampton tel 905.799.9922 ext 203 fax 905.799.2443