thanks Crischell.  Actually I am trying the similar approach to what you said.  I export the excel file into a temp table which has all the same fields as the...

Thanks, Noel.  It is certainly easier to have something to base on but the management prefers not to invest $ to have ready-to-use programs.   Instead we take the hard route...

It sounds promising but I don't like mathmatical equations especially those statistical equations.  I'll ask you for help if needed.

Thanks a lot.

Autumn1008

thanks, M Kulangara.  I am trying to get a clear picture about the feasibility of this job and let the management makes the decision. 

Do you think if the FORTRAN...