[1 1 1 1] next [1 1 1 1 1 1] next [1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1] vs
[1 2 3] next [1 2 3 3] next [1 2 3 3 3] I think the latter is clearer, though perhaps the problem is the original code is a bit overly-contrived (I'm thinking ;-). It shows better the variation after each call, maybe. my 2.000000e-02 dollars worth. a ---------------------- Andy Bach Systems Mangler Internet: andy_b...@wiwb.uscourts.gov Voice: (608) 261-5738, Cell: (608) 658-1890 “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” ― Christopher Hitchens