ScOrp,

Thanks a million!

We've just got permission to rewrite the entire program.
That was good news and this question is now mute.

As far as learning from downloaded code, I normally use it to learn and not as a crutch, but sometimes I either don't have the time, or draw a blank on how to code it myself.

I'm still very new at VB. I've learned quickly but that's gotten me in over my head several times. Actually, there's many very elementary things about VB that I don't know, simply because I haven't had the occasion to use and learn them. I appreciate you and others for being willing to help us newbies.

When I post a question, I'm simply asking that anyone who readily knows the answer and wants to help might do so. I certainly don't expect anyone to do my work for me, or even to go to a lot of trouble to answer my post.

I appoligize if I have taken advantage of you or this forum in any way. Please don't hesitate to tell me when I do.

Thanks again!

Wendy