better way to do this using math

[EarlyBird2]

Obviously I do not know how this code fits into your main program but here is an idea that could be of use.

WHILE val > 5
val = val - 6
wend

val = 1 << val

I am not sure about this line "val = 1 << val " just try it is all I can suggest.

Sheldon,

I have tested this and it works a treat. It must save a lot of code space compared to your original three lines?