What is the relationship[ between Sys$Date & Sys$DateFormat ? I did *set Sys$DateFormat : %ce%yr-%mn-%dy then *Show Sys$Date Sys$Date : Sun,07 Feb I'm baffled... -- Richard Torrens. http://www.Torrens.org.uk for genealogy, natural history, wild food, walks, cats and more! --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support