Greetings, I am using VB.Net and love using me.property = value kinds of statements is there a me.parent.property = value or parent.property = value kind of statement? Thanks, Dru --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003