John Nolan <[log in to unmask]> 847 215-1661 x 402 wrote: << snip description of the problem >> >Oracle support has not been of much help... Really? You have just joined a very "distinguished" (but, unfortunately, LARGE and not very exclusive) club. Best of luck. You'll need it. +---------------+ | | | r | Alfredo [log in to unmask] | e | http://www.adager.com | g | F. Alfredo Rego Tel 208 726-9100 | a | Manager, Theoretical Group Fax 208 726-2822 | d | Adager Corporation | A | Sun Valley, Idaho 83353-3000 U.S.A. | | +---------------+