>> I just discovered that MPASM can do "macros", very interesting... > It took you this long to finally RTFM!!? Given the learning curve that he's obviously been on when it comes to PICs and assember, that's arguably not too bad. Seeing the capability mentioned a few dozen times can easily not register as you sweat through the basics of getting the 'hello world' / 'flash a LED' going. It's often only when you get to sit back and admire what you achieved that you begin to discover all the other things you have yet to learn. That's how it often works with most mere mortals anyway. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist