> I'm liking "Syntax Error"... Indeed - BUT that is only for the use of "...2(1..." which (about) everyone agress should evaluate as "...2*(1 ..." The main issue here is that, once the missing "*" is added, most systems can't do arithmetic. Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .