On Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:14:04 +1100 (EST), "David Meiklejohn" said: > > Any idea where I can look for definitive rules on this? > > The only HI-TECH manual I have to hand is HI-TECH C PRO v9.65. > > It includes a section (3.7.1) on integral promotion, under (3.7) > "Operators". It explains the circumstances where promotion does and does > not apply. Aha. My manual (8.05) jumps from 3.5.9 to 4. I guess I should install the new version, if only for the manual. Cheerful regards, Bob -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist