note footpad [Ovid], <P>With respect, it sounds like you need an additional class.</P> <P>A will handle the raw data access. B will return the data in one format and C returns it in another.</P> <P>Document the class you're most comfortable with the user having, privatize the rest.</P> <P>Also, keep the MVC (model, view, controller) model in mind. One data model, alternate views, controllers vary according to need.</P> <P><I>--f</i></p? 48891 48891