... > This previously worked but now it will only work if I put some sort of > expression in the string (ie a % at the end)...
I am guessing that you have some blanks or other characters at the end of the string. Simple test cases here do not show a problem. - Thomas ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: if posting/reading through Usenet, please send an appropriate subscribe-nomail command to [EMAIL PROTECTED] so that your message can get through to the mailing list cleanly