Mike - You should have a chat with our tech support about how the autorecnum works to create the column. In the current version (the syntax you have used leads me to believe you are not on a recent version) will allow the records to be added. Drop a line to [log in to unmask] and the team will help you out. Been there done that ... that's why we have the auto-recnum in the first place - Experience!! Best Regards, Birket Birket Foster M. B. Foster Associates .. the 1-800-ANSWERS people! (613) 448-2333 or (613) 448-2588 (FAX) (Thanks for your support of our 32bit DataExpress ODBCLink Driver)