My thanks. I didn't think to look at OpenCOBOL, just GNU and just couldn't seem to find anything.
I'm downloading the FireBird code now to see how they did it. I didn't do very well in the "Compiler Theory" class in college. I'm a tad better now, but not even a novice really. -- Schrodinger's backup: The condition of any backup is unknown until a restore is attempted. Yoda of Borg, we are. Futile, resistance is, yes. Assimilated, you will be. He's about as useful as a wax frying pan. 10 to the 12th power microphones = 1 Megaphone Maranatha! <>< John McKown
