Hi all Long, long time ago, before mapInfo introduced the halo function for round mapinfo symbols, I routinely overlay a layer of empty white dots (ie white version of: <<...>> ), overtop solid black dots of the same size (ie: <<...>> ) to get a halo effect around the black dots, when making ranged thematic maps. Purpose: to discern overlaying dots. The effect was beautiful, but alot of work. The halo feature makes life easier, but the halo is very thick and untidy looking, and small dots under large dots are hidden. Is there any way to change the thickness of the halo line to the same thickness as the line making up the empty round mapinfo symbol? This won't solve large dots hiding small dots, but will make the picture otherwise neater in appearance. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Christine phone: (819) 997-6082 fax: (819) 953 - 6612 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Address: Christine Eberl Migratory Birds Technician Canadian Wildlife Service 100 Gamelin Blvd Hull, PQ K1A 0H3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]