At 11:43 PM 5/31/2003 +0200, you wrote: >What is a "serial number" per your definition ? >And why should they be any different to program >than any other "data" ? Or is it rather the *creation* >of this sequential number series that is the problem ? This function is normally left to the programmer, because you really don't want to have to recompile or re-assemble and load a new hex file for each serial number. The Pro mate will do this; you create an SQTP file from the menu. Other *production* programmers should have this function available too. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu