David

> From all I've read about client/server databases, you should NEVER rely
>on table order of records, but ALWAYS specify explicitly what you want
>and what order you want it in. It's up to the database server engine to
>decide what order to give you records if you don't specify. The engine
>will optimize disk space and internal record structures and you have no
>way of guaranteeing any sort of order, especially as records are deleted
>and new records fill their spot before adding to the database file.

Fully agree with you, but if you haven't got one the only choice is to go with the flow <vbg>

Roy