Reportmaker - Thank you for your reply. I'll be checking out your suggestions.

This is the first time I've asked for help on any forum. I'm glad I chose SQL ServerCentral....

Michael - thank you for your reply.

Grasping inspiration from advice provided by Gift Peddie and yourself I've put together a cunning plan.

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Gift Peddie

Once again thanks for your reply. I'll try to put into practice your suggestion.

Kind regards

Les

Gift Peddie - Many thanks for your consideration and reply.

I'm new to the use of forums and I probably did not explain my problem clearly enough.

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