I agree with everything you say about several ways to achieve the end result but my question for you is:-
WHY DO I ALWAYS DO THINGS THE HARD WAY?
I religiously read the postings on this Forum and many a time a problem I've been having diffulty with is solved instantly by a reply from a member or members and I think to myself "now why didn't I think of that? Too simple do you think? ha! ha!
Regards,
Aud (u.K.)