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Old 09-01-2010
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Originally Posted by vpv0002
Thank you very muchSmilie

Thanks for the explanation too
You are most welcome. I believe that it is most important to give the 'why' with the 'how,' and not just the 'how.' I also believe in commenting my code Smilie
 

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