Re: interval type

} Subject: Re: interval type } Bert Fonde writes: } -> } ->Is their a way to add differently defined interval types ? } ->The manual says no but I am looking for a work around. } -> } ->I have variable in my table defined as interval hour to second, then } ->in my 4gl report section I define calltotal as interval hour(5) to second. } -> } ->I would then like to do } -> } ->let calltotal = calltotal + rpt.callDuration } -> } ->However I get a runtime error of } ->FORMS statement error number -1266. } ->Intervals or Datetimes are incompatible for the operation. } -> } ->Can I convert some how ? Have a look at the extend function. You use this to change the definition of a datetime or interval field to make it match other datetime and interval fields to allow calculations and reformatting. Cheers - Jim -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Gordon DHL Airways Inc. jgordon@us.dhl.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- My opinions are my own. They may vary with time but they remain mine!