Gilbert, > OK, but can the report still be drawn so that I know it is in fact "nil"? Drawn? I suspect that you want the "surf_split" program to generate an empty data-product for NIL reports. I'm not sure that's a good idea, but I'll consult with others. Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: RZI-325369 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: Closed