I asked for the function-key interface, but maybe it was not such a good idea. I think the standard upstream modeless interface would be fine, but perhaps a sentence of explanation about what "^" means at the top of the keyboard help would make it easier for the general user. Thanks Bruce -- Pixar's Toy Story: Over 1/3 Billion dollars world box office so far. Bruce Perens AB6YM Bruce@Pixar.com http://www.hams.com/