syntax right. I have tried setting a break point at the &gt; &gt; beginning of the IF statement and it never breaks, so I can't even step &gt; &gt; through it and see what I am doing wrong &lt;arrrrrgh&gt; ........ someone please &gt; &gt; help --- what am I doing wrong. &gt; &gt; &gt; &gt; Thank you so much! &gt; &gt; Charlie