FONTAIC ([log in to unmask]) wrote: : Does anyone know if there is a limit to the number of digits a job number : can contain (HPJOBNUM) on MPE/iX? The maximum possible job or session number on MPE/iX is currently 16383, so I guess that makes your answer Yes, there is a limit :-). Oh, "how many" is your unasked question. Let's see... 1... 2... I get 5 :-). Hope that helps. -Larry "found the answer in HELP SETCOUNTER" Byler-