I made my DB in Access after over 10 years I tried to swap to Open Office almost impossible you have to create everything new except the database so one lesson when you start be sure you use the database you want and not like me a free gift from a friend who swapped from access 97 to access 2000 For printing I use a ordinary matrix-printer with a tractor a second hands one cost only a few $ or € and print almost for nothing total cost 3 cent a label and last long not as long as an ordinary pencil as label I use rolls of PVC for matrix they don't crack after a year Roland For permanent labels I use plastic waterproof labels and laser >> printer. For temporary or indoor labels on seed-bags, etc I use a dymo >> printer. >> >> I've found Filemaker very easy to use, manipulate and intuitively >> understand in comparison to 'Access'. >> >> Rich Haard >> Bellingham, Washington -- R de Boer La Maugardiere 1 F 27260 EPAIGNES FRANCE Phone./Fax 0033-232-576-204 Email: bulborum@gmail.com