given 5 variables... incoming, minimium, current, maximum, reserve produce a text file that shows every possible map of the variable relations. Something along the lines of this: minimum < current < hidden = incoming = reserve For cases such as the above that have two or more equal variables, the names should be sorted alphabetically, and duplicates removed: keep: minimum < current < hidden = incoming = reserve drop: minimum < current < incoming = hidden = reserve drop: minimum < current < incoming = reserve = hidden etc. btw, if you think this is quiz worthy, don't post possible answers -- but feel free to send "solutions" or suggestions to me off list. -- Bill Guindon (aka aGorilla)