hi again guys.

Thanks for all the help everyone. I'd been trying to use lazarus and spent a lot of time getting confused with it and I think I aught to say that I decided I'd stay with C but this evening I've changed my mind again. It's a big decision for me as it took me ages to learn C.

Anyway, my next plan is try and get to grips with Lazarus as it's very exciting to be learning something new so I intend to be a participating member of this community.

Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Speak again soon.