> I am trying to generate a list of all the device types in a > board file. .....another way around the problem? Since you're using SKILL aready , you could use this: devtype_list = nil foreach( comp_db axlDBGetDesign()->components unless( member( comp_db->deviceType devtype_list) devtype_list = cons( comp_db->deviceType devtype_list) );end-unless );end-foreach HTH, Chris Walters local Cadence guru (Apple) _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ----------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe/unsubscribe: Send a message to icu-pcb-forum-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of subscribe or unsubscribe To view the archives of this list please login at //www.freelists.org. Our list name is icu-pcb-forum or go to //www.freelists.org/archives/icu-pcb-forum/ Problems or Questions: Send an email to icu-pcb-forum-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Want to post a job listing ? DON'T DO IT HERE! Better yet, join our jobs listing forum. SUBSCRIBE: icu-jobs-forum-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxx POST: icu-jobs-forum@xxxxxxxxxx -----------------------------------------------------------