Thanks for the responce. Input Length is set 0.

I have since sent the input string to a label, visable property set to false, and so far every test I have done, not extensive mind you but progress, has been successful. I don't why the program operates better this way, timing I'm guessing.

If InputLen should be something other than 0 please let me know. The input length is variable, no telling how many characters.

Thanks again for the interest.

B